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Head-to-Head Comparison

11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 vs 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2

The 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 scores 9.4 and the 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 scores 9.0 on our spec-based rating scale. Calculated from each maker’s published specs; we don’t play-test paddles.

Ratings Head to Head

11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 211SIX24 Vapor Power 2
Power9.59
Control8.59
Spin9.510
Sweet spot8.59.5
Research score9.09.4

Which Suits Your Game?

Player type11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 211SIX24 Vapor Power 2
Beginners8.89.3
Touch players8.89.3
Power hitters9.29.3
Spin players9.29.6

Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted

Key Differences

  • The biggest gap is sweet spot: the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 rates 9.5 to the 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2’s 8.5.
  • Power goes to the 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 (9.5 vs 9).
  • The 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 also leads on control, 9 to 8.5.
  • On spin, the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is ahead: 10 vs 9.5.
  • Price: the 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 costs less at each brand’s own store.

The Verdict

Choose the 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 if you want more power and a lower price.

Go with the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 if you want more control, more spin and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.

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Specs Side by Side

Spec11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 211SIX24 Vapor Power 2
Weight8.0–8.3 oz8.0–8.3 oz
ShapeHybridHybrid
Length16.3 in16.25 in
Width7.7 in7.75 in
Core thickness16 mm16 mm
CoreEMA foam (soft, dense)Gen 4 full-foam floating core
FaceCFC: two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon sandwiching fiberglass, with HexGrit textureCarbon fiber with HexGrit texture
Handle length5.35 in5.75 in
Grip size4.125 in4.125 in
Price$169.99$209.99
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 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 or the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2?

On our spec-based scale the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 scores higher (9.4 vs 9.0). By player type, the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 suits beginners, touch players and spin players better.

Which has more power, the 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 or the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2?

The 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 rates higher for power on our scale (9.5 vs 9).

Which is better for beginners, the 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 or the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2?

The 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 scores higher for beginners (9.3 vs 8.8), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.

Are the 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 and 11SIX24 Vapor Power 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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