11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, which costs $220.
Power
94 vs 84
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Control
90 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 87
Hand speed
107 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$99 at IQ 85.8 vs $220 at IQ 87.3
Overall pick: Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 · $99 · IQ 85.8
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
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 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 | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 85.8 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam core | Thermoformed polymer |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 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
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 82, sweet spot 90 vs 87, stability 88 vs 84. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.3 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 and keep the $121.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 90 vs 76, power 94 vs 84, spin 92 vs 89. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 84 vs 76. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
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 scores 94 for power against 84 for Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 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?
- 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 the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 87). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.5 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- 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 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. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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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