11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Selkirk OMNI 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk OMNI 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power89
- 85Control92
- 92Spin88
- 89Forgiveness90
- 90Sweet spot91
- 88Stability90
- 72Maneuverability74
- 90Pop84
- 82Touch90
- 86Consistency91
- 80Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight89
- 60Launch angle54
- 90Plow through85
- 76Softness86
Specs
| $220 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.1 oz |
| 120 | Swing weight | 115 |
| 6.8 | Twist weight | 6.9 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw carbon | Surface | Raw carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 verdict
A new shape sitting between 11SIX24's Vapor hybrid and its elongated builds. The result is a big-swing power paddle with an unusually large sweet spot for the category.
Selkirk OMNI 16 verdict
Selkirk's answer to the foam era, and the most balanced paddle they have built. The OMNI refuses to specialize: power and control both sit in the top decile, which is rare and expensive.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 86 against 76 for 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, maneuverability, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is $60 cheaper at $220.
Softness
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 10 points (86 vs 76).
Touch
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Control
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 7 points (92 vs 85).
Pop
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want pop (+6), launch angle (+6), power (+5). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Selkirk OMNI 16
Take Selkirk OMNI 16 if you want softness (+10), touch (+8), control (+7). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk OMNI 16 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Selkirk OMNI 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 87.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk OMNI 16, at 115 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 89 for Selkirk OMNI 16. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam core core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 at 92 versus 85. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon face, against 88 for the Raw carbon face on Selkirk OMNI 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk OMNI 16, with 6.9 twist weight against 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk OMNI 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 costs $220, $60 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core core with a Raw carbon face. Selkirk OMNI 16: 16 mm Full EVA foam core core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 to the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk OMNI 16 leads on softness by 10 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $220 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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