11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power 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
- 92Power90
- 78Control84
- 90Spin90
- 82Forgiveness88
- 82Sweet spot90
- 84Stability88
- 74Maneuverability70
- 90Pop88
- 72Touch78
- 80Consistency86
- 76Swing weight80
- 80Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle56
- 88Plow through88
- 60Softness74
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.3 | 85.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam | TruFoam single-piece core |
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 verdict
A pure drive paddle. Power 92, pop 90 and plow-through 88 put it in the top tier for pace, and spin 90 means those drives still dip inside the baseline.
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power verdict
CRBN put its foam core in the widebody 1X shape. Twist weight 88 and sweet spot 90 make it the most stable power paddle in the database on off-center contact.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 74 against 60 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on power, pop, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is $30 cheaper at $200.
Softness
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 14 points (74 vs 60).
Sweet spot
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Twist weight
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Control
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
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
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 90 vs 82, forgiveness 88 vs 82, twist weight 88 vs 80. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is a narrow pick at this level — control 84 vs 78, forgiveness 88 vs 82, touch 78 vs 72. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 and keep the $30.
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the clearer pick at this level — softness 74 vs 60, forgiveness 88 vs 82, twist weight 88 vs 80. Its 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 if you want maneuverability (+4), launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want softness (+14), sweet spot (+8), twist weight (+8). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 82.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 measures 92 on power against 90 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power at 84 versus 78. 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 Vantage Power 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 costs $200, $30 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 Vantage Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core with a Raw carbon fiber face. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 to the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads on softness by 14 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $200 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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