11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Vatic Pro Oni 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 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
- 94Power88
- 85Control86
- 92Spin89
- 89Forgiveness84
- 90Sweet spot85
- 88Stability86
- 72Maneuverability74
- 90Pop85
- 82Touch82
- 86Consistency84
- 80Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight83
- 60Launch angle60
- 90Plow through84
- 76Softness82
Specs
| $220 | Price | $130 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 120 | Swing weight | 115 |
| 6.8 | Twist weight | 6.6 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw carbon | Surface | Raw T700 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.
Vatic Pro Oni 16 verdict
Vatic's answer to the $250 foam paddles at roughly half the price. It gives up some polish in finish quality, not in measured performance.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is power: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 against 88 for Vatic Pro Oni 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vatic Pro Oni 16 is $90 cheaper at $130.
Power
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (94 vs 88).
Plow through
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Softness
Vatic Pro Oni 16 leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want power (+6), plow through (+6), forgiveness (+5). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Vatic Pro Oni 16
Take Vatic Pro Oni 16 if you want softness (+6). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vatic Pro Oni 16 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Vatic Pro Oni 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Vatic Pro Oni 16?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 84.6), 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?
- Vatic Pro Oni 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 Vatic Pro Oni 16?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 88 for Vatic Pro Oni 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?
- Vatic Pro Oni 16 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 89 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Vatic Pro Oni 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Vatic Pro Oni 16 costs $130, $90 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. Vatic Pro Oni 16: 16 mm Foam-edged thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 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?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 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?
- Vatic Pro Oni 16 at 8.2 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 Vatic Pro Oni 16 to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- 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 $130, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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