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Head-to-Head Comparison

11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 vs Volair CTRL 1 Forza

The 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 scores 9.3 and the Volair CTRL 1 Forza scores 8.5 on our spec-based rating scale. Calculated from each maker’s published specs; we don’t play-test paddles.

Ratings Head to Head

11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2Volair CTRL 1 Forza
Power9.58.5
Control8.58.5
Spin9.57.5
Sweet spot9.59.5
Research score9.38.5

Which Suits Your Game?

Player type11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2Volair CTRL 1 Forza
Beginners9.28.8
Touch players9.08.6
Power hitters9.48.5
Spin players9.48.2

Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted

Key Differences

  • The biggest gap is spin: the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 rates 9.5 to the Volair CTRL 1 Forza’s 7.5.
  • The 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 also leads on power, 9.5 to 8.5.
  • They tie on control (8.5) and sweet spot (9.5).
  • Price: the Volair CTRL 1 Forza costs less at each brand’s own store.
  • Tournament play: only the Volair CTRL 1 Forza is on the USA Pickleball approved list.

The Verdict

Go with the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 if you want more power and more spin, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.

Choose the Volair CTRL 1 Forza if you want a lower price and tournament approval.

Buy at 11SIX24Buy at Volair

Specs Side by Side

Spec11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2Volair CTRL 1 Forza
Weight8.0–8.3 oz8.1 oz average
ShapeHybridHybrid
Length16.25 in16.35 in
Width7.75 in7.5 in
Core thickness16 mm16 mm
CoreEMA foam (soft, dense)Polypropylene honeycomb
FaceCFC: two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon sandwiching fiberglass, with HexGrit textureAramid fiber
Handle length5.5 in5.5 in
Grip size4.125 in4.15 in
Price$169.99$139.99
USA Pickleball approvedNot listedYes

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 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 or the Volair CTRL 1 Forza?

On our spec-based scale the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 scores higher (9.3 vs 8.5). 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 Volair CTRL 1 Forza?

The 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 rates higher for power on our scale (9.5 vs 8.5).

Which is better for beginners, the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 or the Volair CTRL 1 Forza?

The 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 scores higher for beginners (9.2 vs 8.8), mainly from its overall balance.

Are the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 and Volair CTRL 1 Forza approved for tournament play?

Only the Volair CTRL 1 Forza is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.

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