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Head-to-Head Comparison

11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 vs 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2

Both paddles earn a 9.3 research score on our scale, so the choice comes down to how they differ. Calculated from each maker’s published specs; we don’t play-test paddles.

Ratings Head to Head

11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 211SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2
Power109.5
Control8.58.5
Spin109.5
Sweet spot8.59.5
Research score9.39.3

Which Suits Your Game?

Player type11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 211SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2
Beginners8.99.2
Touch players9.09.0
Power hitters9.59.4
Spin players9.69.4

Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted

Key Differences

  • The biggest gap is sweet spot: the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 rates 9.5 to the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2’s 8.5.
  • On power, the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 is ahead: 10 vs 9.5.
  • The 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 also leads on spin, 10 to 9.5.
  • They tie on control (8.5).
  • Different shapes: the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 is elongated and the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 is hybrid.

The Verdict

Pick the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 if you want more power and more spin, especially if you’re a spin player.

Go with the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 if you want a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner.

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Specs Side by Side

Spec11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 211SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2
Weight8.0–8.3 oz8.0–8.3 oz
ShapeElongatedHybrid
Length16.5 in16.25 in
Width7.5 in7.75 in
Core thickness16 mm16 mm
CoreEMA foam (soft, dense)EMA foam (soft, dense)
FaceCFC: two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon sandwiching fiberglass, with HexGrit textureCFC: two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon sandwiching fiberglass, with HexGrit texture
Handle length6 in5.5 in
Grip size4.125 in4.125 in
Price$169.99$169.99
USA Pickleball approvedNot listedNot listed

Specs as published by each manufacturer. Prices are checked daily on each brand’s own store; the checkout price is final.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 or the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2?

On our spec-based scale they tie at 9.3. By player type, the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 suits spin players better, while the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 suits beginners better.

Which has more power, the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 or the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2?

The 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 rates higher for power on our scale (10 vs 9.5).

Which is better for beginners, the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 or the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2?

The 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 scores higher for beginners (9.2 vs 8.9), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.

Are the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 and 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 approved for tournament play?

Neither appears on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list, so check before using either in sanctioned play.

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