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Head-to-Head Comparison

11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 vs HEAD Gravity PRO EX15

The 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 scores 9.3 and the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 scores 8.8 on our spec-based rating scale. Calculated from each maker’s published specs; we don’t play-test paddles.

Dan’s Take

Sweet spot is the clearest gap between these two hybrids: 9.5 for the Vapor Jelly Bean 2 against 8 for HEAD's Gravity PRO EX15 on our scale. The Vapor has a thicker 16 mm EMA foam core (the HEAD is 15 mm), and it also edges ahead for control (8.5 vs 8) and spin (9.5 vs 9). The Gravity's one win is power, 10 to 9.5.

The Vapor has 4.9 out of 5 from 50+ ratings on 11SIX24's site and usually costs less; HEAD's site doesn't have enough buyer ratings for the Gravity yet. The Vapor isn't on the USA Pickleball approved list, though, so if you play sanctioned events, the Gravity is the safe pick. Otherwise, I'd go with the Vapor.

By Dan · Based on each brand’s published specs and buyer ratings, October 2026. We don’t play-test paddles.

Ratings Head to Head

11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2HEAD Gravity PRO EX15
Power9.510
Control8.58
Spin9.59
Sweet spot9.58
Research score9.38.8

Which Suits Your Game?

Player type11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2HEAD Gravity PRO EX15
Beginners9.28.4
Touch players9.08.4
Power hitters9.49.1
Spin players9.48.9

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 HEAD Gravity PRO EX15’s 8.
  • On power, the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 is ahead: 10 vs 9.5.
  • The 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 also leads on control, 8.5 to 8.
  • On spin, the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 is ahead: 9.5 vs 9.
  • Core thickness: 16 mm for the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 against 15 mm for the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15. The thinner HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
  • Price: the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 costs less at each brand’s own store.
  • Tournament play: only the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 is on the USA Pickleball approved list.

The Verdict

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

Choose the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 if you want more power and tournament approval.

Buy at 11SIX24Buy at HEAD

Specs Side by Side

Spec11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2HEAD Gravity PRO EX15
Weight8.0–8.3 oz8.3 oz (235 g)
ShapeHybridHybrid
Length16.25 inNot published by HEAD (it lists the shape as Hybrid)
Width7.75 in7.5 in (published by HEAD, Sept 2026)
Core thickness16 mm15 mm
CoreEMA foam (soft, dense)TRIFLEX Precision: EPP foam core, polypropylene honeycomb perimeter, EVA foam shell
FaceCFC: two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon sandwiching fiberglass, with HexGrit texture12K raw carbon
Handle length5.5 in5.5 in
Grip size4.125 in4.125 in
Price$169.99$199.95
USA Pickleball approvedNot listedYes

Specs as published by each manufacturer. List prices; check the retailer for today’s price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 or the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15?

On our spec-based scale the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 scores higher (9.3 vs 8.8). By player type, the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 suits beginners, touch players, power hitters and spin players better.

Which has more power, the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 or the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15?

The HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 rates higher for power on our scale (10 vs 9.5).

Which is better for beginners, the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 or the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15?

The 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 scores higher for beginners (9.2 vs 8.4), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.

Are the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 and HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 approved for tournament play?

Only the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.

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