11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs CRBN 2X Power Series
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN 2X Power Series 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
- 90Spin93
- 82Forgiveness78
- 82Sweet spot80
- 84Stability87
- 74Maneuverability70
- 90Pop88
- 72Touch80
- 80Consistency82
- 76Swing weight78
- 80Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle58
- 88Plow through90
- 60Softness62
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs CRBN 2X Power Series 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 2X Power Series |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 — better | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.3 | 84 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam | Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges |
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 2X Power Series verdict
CRBN's hybrid power build. The foam-filled perimeter pushes twist weight near the top of the field, so you get put-away power without the face twisting on off-center drives.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is touch: CRBN 2X Power Series scores 80 against 72 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is $20 cheaper at $200.
Touch
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Twist weight
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Control
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 4 points (82 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.4 vs 82.5 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 and keep the $20.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.1 vs 82.4 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 and keep the $20.
- Control
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN 2X Power Series
CRBN 2X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — touch 80 vs 72, control 84 vs 78, spin 93 vs 90. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (69.6 vs 71.1 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 and keep the $20.
- Twist weight
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 if you want forgiveness (+4), maneuverability (+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 2X Power Series
Take CRBN 2X Power Series if you want touch (+8), twist weight (+8), control (+6). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 2X Power Series review →11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs CRBN 2X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- CRBN 2X Power Series carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84 vs 82.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for CRBN 2X Power Series. 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 2X Power Series?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 measures 92 on power against 90 for CRBN 2X Power Series. 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 2X Power Series at 84 versus 78. Its 14 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?
- CRBN 2X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon fiber face, against 90 for the Raw carbon fiber face on 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 2X Power Series, with 6.9 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (82) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 costs $200, $20 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 2X Power Series: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core with a Raw T700 carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 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?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 82 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 to the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 2X Power Series leads on touch by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $200 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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