11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 vs CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

    11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — CFC (carbon/fiberglass/carbon) with HexGrit peel-ply face

    11SIX24

    Vapor Power 2

    $209.99

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    CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 7.7oz 14mm pickleball paddle — Raw carbon fiber face

    CRBN

    TruFoam Barrage 1

    $279

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    11SIX24 Vapor Power 2CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1
    Power — even
    6.7 vs 6.4
    Hand speed — CRBN +5.4
    3.0 vs 8.4
    Forgiveness — 11SIX24 +1.7
    6.6 vs 4.9
    Touch — 11SIX24 +5.4
    9.9 vs 4.5
    Spin — even
    6.4 vs 6.8

    Reach vs. maneuverability

    The 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is easier to whip around in hand fights.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.9–8.3 oz7.7–8.1 oz

    Shape

    HybridElongated

    Core thickness

    16mm14mm

    Core material

    Thermoformed full foam microcellular core with EVA borderTruFoam

    Face material

    CFC (carbon/fiberglass/carbon) with HexGrit peel-plyRaw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.75"5.75"

    Price

    $209.99$279

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is listed at 7.9–8.3 oz; CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 at 7.7–8.1 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 has a 16mm core; CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 has a 14mm core, so the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 measures 16.25" × 7.75"; CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 measures 16.5" × 7.35" (hybrid vs elongated). The CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 is 0.25" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Face material. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 lists its face as CFC; CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 lists Raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 lists its core as Thermoformed full foam microcellular core with EVA border; CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 lists TruFoam. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    11SIX24 Vapor Power 2

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.

    Playing style: power, spin

    CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: power

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks

    Pick the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 if…

    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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