11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 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
- 94Power84
- 85Control90
- 92Spin89
- 89Forgiveness87
- 90Sweet spot87
- 88Stability84
- 72Maneuverability80
- 90Pop80
- 82Touch88
- 86Consistency88
- 80Swing weight68
- 88Twist weight82
- 60Launch angle55
- 90Plow through76
- 76Softness84
Specs
| $220 | Price | $99 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 120 | Swing weight | 107 |
| 6.8 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw carbon | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.3 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 V-Sol Pro 16 verdict
The $99 paddle that keeps embarrassing $200 ones. The V-Sol Pro will not out-drive the foam flagships, but on control, spin and consistency it is genuinely competitive.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is plow through: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 90 against 76 for Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, sweet spot, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is $121 cheaper at $99.
Plow through
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 14 points (90 vs 76).
Swing weight
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 12 points (80 vs 68).
Power
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 10 points (94 vs 84).
Pop
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 10 points (90 vs 80).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want plow through (+14), swing weight (+12), power (+10). 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 V-Sol Pro 16
Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 if you want maneuverability (+8), softness (+8), touch (+6). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 85.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16, 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 Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 84 for Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 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 V-Sol Pro 16 at 90 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 V-Sol Pro 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 6.5. 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 V-Sol Pro 16 costs $99, $121 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 V-Sol Pro 16: 16 mm 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 5.3 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?
- 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 V-Sol Pro 16 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 Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on plow through by 14 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $220 vs $99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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