11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm

The verdict

Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 80 against 65 for Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm — a 15-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, pop, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is $110.01 cheaper at $109.99.

• Swing weight

  11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 15 points (80 vs 65).

• Maneuverability

  Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 14 points (86 vs 72).

• Plow through

  11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 9 points (90 vs 81).

• Power

  11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (94 vs 88).

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.

Which one should you buy?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm FAQ

Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?

Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.4 vs 87.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 15 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 107 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 Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 for power against 88 for Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm. 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?

Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at 86 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 QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face on Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.

Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?

Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 89 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.8 and 7.4.

Is the price difference worth it?

Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm costs $109.99, $110.01 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 with a Raw carbon face. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face.

Which is better for a two-handed backhand?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.3 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?

Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (89) and sweet spot (90) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.

Which is lighter in the hand?

Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.

Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 to the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?

Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on swing weight by 15 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $220 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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