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11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 Pickleball Paddle Review

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The Ultré shape of 11SIX24's Jelly Bean 2: a 16.3 x 7.7 in hybrid with a short 5.35 in handle, a soft, dense 16 mm EMA foam core and a carbon-fiberglass-carbon face with the patent-pending HexGrit texture.

Not on the USA Pickleball approved list

$169.99Checked October 16, 2026. Prices change often; the checkout price is final.
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Edited by DanPublished Updated How we research

Quick Verdict

Strong spin and a soft, controlled feel from a hybrid EMA foam paddle with a compact handle.

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Key Specifications

Brand
11SIX24
Weight
8.0–8.3 oz
Shape
Hybrid
Length
16.3 in
Width
7.7 in
Core thickness
16 mm
Grip length
5.35 in
Grip circumference
4.125 in
Core material
EMA foam (soft, dense)
Surface material
CFC: two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon sandwiching fiberglass, with HexGrit texture
Balance
Swing weight 116–120; twist weight 6.6–6.7 (per 11SIX24)
USA Pickleball status
UPA-A certified, per 11SIX24. It isn't on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list (checked 2026-10-09), so confirm approval before playing USA Pickleball-sanctioned events.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Strong spin (9.5) from a CFC face with HexGrit
  • Soft, dense EMA foam core for dwell and control
  • Most-reviewed Jelly Bean 2 shape (4.8 out of 5, 100+ reviews)
  • Short 5.35 in handle for one-handed players

Cons

  • Not on the USA Pickleball approved list (UPA-A certified only)
  • Highest swing weight (116–120) in the Jelly Bean 2 line
  • Short handle is less suited to two-handed backhands
  • Our power rating overstates its pop (see Power)

Performance Review

Our 1–10 ratings, built from the maker’s published specs and scored the same way for every brand. How we score

Power9.5
Control8.5
Spin9.5
Sweet spot8.5

Scores by Player Type

Beginners8.8/10
Touch players8.8/10
Power hitters9.2/10Best fit
Spin players9.2/10Best fit

Calculated from our four ratings, weighted for each kind of player. How these are weighted

Power

9.5/10

Why it scores 9.5 for power

On our spec-based scale it rates 9.5 for power: the foam core, an 8.0–8.3 oz weight, a carbon-fiberglass face and a 16.3 in hybrid shape add power on our scale. 11SIX24 is explicit that the Jelly Bean 2 is not a power paddle; our scale awards every foam core the same power points, so its power rating reflects the foam core rather than 11SIX24's softer, control-first tuning.

The specs behind the rating

Core thickness
16 mm
Core type
EMA foam (soft, dense)
Weight
8.0–8.3 oz
Shape
Hybrid
Face
CFC: two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon sandwiching fiberglass, with HexGrit texture

How our power rating works

Every paddle starts at 7. Points are added or taken away for each feature it has, using the maker’s published specs. Ratings never go above 10 or below 1.

  • Core 13 mm or thinner+1.5
  • Core 14–15 mm+0.75
  • Core 17 mm or thicker−1
  • Weighs 8.3 oz or more+0.75
  • Weighs 7.9–8.2 oz+0.25
  • Weighs under 7.5 oz−0.5
  • Elongated shape+1
  • Hybrid shape+0.5
  • Fiberglass face+0.75
  • Hybrid (mixed) face+0.5
  • Foam core+1.5
  • Heat-sealed or one-piece build+0.75
See the full rating scale

Control

8.5/10

Why it scores 8.5 for control

A 16 mm core gives it a control rating of 8.5. 11SIX24 says the EMA foam's dwell helps placement at the kitchen.

The specs behind the rating

Core thickness
16 mm
Weight
8.0–8.3 oz
Shape
Hybrid
Face
CFC: two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon sandwiching fiberglass, with HexGrit texture

How our control rating works

Every paddle starts at 7. Points are added or taken away for each feature it has, using the maker’s published specs. Ratings never go above 10 or below 1.

  • Core 17 mm or thicker+1.5
  • Core 16 mm+1
  • Core 14–15 mm+0.25
  • Core 13 mm or thinner−0.5
  • Weighs 7.5–8.2 oz+0.25
  • Standard shape+0.5
  • Hybrid shape+0.25
  • Carbon face+0.75
  • Hybrid (mixed) face+0.25
  • Fiberglass face−0.25
See the full rating scale

Spin

9.5/10

Why it scores 9.5 for spin

Its CFC face with 11SIX24's branded HexGrit texture and hybrid shape give it a spin rating of 9.5.

The specs behind the rating

Face and texture
CFC: two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon sandwiching fiberglass, with HexGrit texture
Shape
Hybrid
Length
16.3 in

How our spin rating works

Every paddle starts at 7. Points are added or taken away for each feature it has, using the maker’s published specs. Ratings never go above 10 or below 1.

  • Carbon face+1
  • Hybrid (mixed) face+0.75
  • Fiberglass face+0.25
  • Long-lasting grippy texture (grit coating or peel-ply)+1.5
  • Basic texture+0.75
  • Elongated shape+0.75
  • Hybrid shape+0.5
See the full rating scale

Sweet Spot

8.5/10

Why it scores 8.5 for sweet spot

A 7.7 in face and 16 mm core give it a sweet-spot rating of 8.5. Its face is just under the 7.75 in width where our scale's sweet-spot points step up.

The specs behind the rating

Width
7.7 in
Core thickness
16 mm
Weight
8.0–8.3 oz
Length
16.3 in

How our sweet spot rating works

Every paddle starts at 7. Points are added or taken away for each feature it has, using the maker’s published specs. Ratings never go above 10 or below 1.

  • 8.0 in wide or wider+2
  • 7.75–7.99 in wide+1.25
  • 7.5–7.74 in wide+0.5
  • Core 16 mm or thicker+1
  • Core 14–15 mm+0.5
  • Heat-sealed, one-piece or extra edge weight+0.75
  • Weighs 8.0 oz or more+0.25
See the full rating scale

In-Depth Review

Each section is our analysis of the manufacturer’s published specs unless it says otherwise.

Maneuverability

Manufacturer data

Weight8.0–8.3 oz
BalanceSwing weight 116–120; twist weight 6.6–6.7

At 8.0–8.3 oz with a published swing weight of 116–120, it has the highest swing weight in the Jelly Bean 2 line.

Handle & comfort

11SIX24 lists a 5.35 in handle: a mid-length handle that suits one-handed play and leaves a little room for a second hand. The grip circumference is 4.125 in, the most common size; players with larger hands often add an overgrip. At about 8.15 oz, it is in the mid-weight range most paddles fall into. Comfort is personal: grip size, handle length and weight are the published specs that affect it most.

Stability

Manufacturer data

Weight8.0–8.3 oz
Width7.7 in

A published twist weight of 6.6–6.7 is mid-range for the Jelly Bean 2 line.

Build quality

Manufacturer information

The Jelly Bean 2 pairs a 16 mm EMA foam core, which 11SIX24 describes as softer and denser for longer dwell, with a CFC face: two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon around a fiberglass layer, finished with 11SIX24's patent-pending HexGrit texture. It ships with a neoprene cover. 11SIX24 includes a 12-month warranty and a 30-day return window.

Feel

Manufacturer description and buyer feedback

11SIX24 describes a soft, dense feel with real dwell on the ball: longer contact, more feel and more control at the kitchen line. As of October 2026, 11SIX24.com shows an average of 4.8 out of 5 from 100+ verified-buyer reviews. In the most recent reviews, buyers most often mention its control and touch, followed by power and spin. One buyer found it produced little spin and less power than expected, and another simply didn't get on with it. These reports don't add up to a consistent pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Jelly Bean 2 shape should I choose?

11SIX24 sells the Jelly Bean 2 in four shapes at one price: the Pegasus (wide body, 15.8 x 8.2 in), Vapor (hybrid, 16.25 x 7.75 in), Ultré (hybrid, 16.3 x 7.7 in with a 5.35 in handle) and Hurache-X (elongated, 16.5 x 7.5 in with a 6 in handle).

Is the 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 tournament legal?

UPA-A certified, per 11SIX24. It isn't on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list (checked 2026-09-30), so confirm approval before playing USA Pickleball-sanctioned events.

Where to Buy

Ready to Play with More Power?

See today’s price and availability for the 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 at 11SIX24. We link to 11SIX24, the brand's own store, so you buy new and the manufacturer's warranty and return policy apply. It is not on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list, so check before buying it for sanctioned events.

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Sources and How We Researched This Review

  • Specifications and product details: the manufacturer's published information, labelled "Manufacturer data" in the review.
  • Ratings: calculated from those specifications on our published rating scale, the same for every brand, and labelled "Our analysis".
  • Buyer feedback: 100+ buyer ratings on 11SIX24.com, summarized in the Feel section and labelled "buyer feedback".
  • Hands-on testing: we haven't play-tested this paddle. Everything here comes from the sources listed and our analysis of them.
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