11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, which costs $220.
Power
94 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 92
Control
89 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Hand speed
116 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 88.2 vs $220 at IQ 87.3
Overall pick: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 · $220 · IQ 88.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power88
- 85Control89
- 92Spin94
- 89Forgiveness90
- 90Sweet spot91
- 88Stability90
- 72Maneuverability70
- 90Pop84
- 82Touch86
- 86Consistency89
- 80Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight90
- 60Launch angle54
- 90Plow through86
- 76Softness78
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 | 88.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | Full foam core | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
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.
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is power: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 against 88 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, spin, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $220, so price cannot break the tie.
Power
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (94 vs 88).
Pop
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Launch angle
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (60 vs 54).
Control
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 4 points (89 vs 85).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.2 vs 90 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.3 oz on the Ultré Power 2, 8.2 oz on the Infinity Ruby 16.
- Consistency
- Stability
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.3 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.3 oz on the Ultré Power 2, 8.2 oz on the Infinity Ruby 16.
- Control
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.3 oz on the Ultré Power 2, 8.2 oz on the Infinity Ruby 16.
- Power
- Plow through
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.7 vs 83.5 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.3 oz on the Ultré Power 2, 8.2 oz on the Infinity Ruby 16.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want power (+6), pop (+6), launch angle (+6). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want control (+4), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, at 116 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 for power against 88 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 at 89 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 92 for the Raw carbon face on 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 89). Its 7 twist weight against 6.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $220. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core with a Raw carbon face. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with an Aramid fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on power by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $220 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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