11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro

    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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    Friday Pickleball Aura Pro 7.5oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    Friday Pickleball

    Aura Pro

    $169

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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 2Friday Pickleball Aura Pro
    Power — 11SIX24 +4.5
    6.7 vs 2.2
    Hand speed — Friday Pickleball +6.8
    3.0 vs 9.8
    Forgiveness — 11SIX24 +1.7
    6.6 vs 4.9
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — 11SIX24 +2.0
    6.4 vs 4.4

    Reach vs. maneuverability

    Friday Pickleball Aura Pro trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is easier to whip around in hand fights. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 carries more plow-through on drives, while Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is easier on the arm and quicker at the kitchen.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.9–8.3 oz7.5–7.8 oz

    Shape

    HybridElongated

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Thermoformed full foam microcellular core with EVA borderEPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter

    Face material

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

    Handle length

    5.75"5.5"

    Price

    $209.99$169

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is listed at 7.9–8.3 oz; Friday Pickleball Aura Pro at 7.5–7.8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is 0.4 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Length and width. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 measures 16.25" × 7.75"; Friday Pickleball Aura Pro measures 16.5" × 7.5" (hybrid vs elongated). The Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is 0.25" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 has a 5.75" handle; Friday Pickleball Aura Pro has a 5.5" handle, so the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 handle is 0.25" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 lists its face as CFC; Friday Pickleball Aura Pro lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 lists its core as Thermoformed full foam microcellular core with EVA border; Friday Pickleball Aura Pro lists EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter. 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

    Friday Pickleball Aura Pro

    Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a quick, hands-first style. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    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 Friday Pickleball Aura Pro if…

    • ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
    Shop 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 →Shop Friday Pickleball Aura Pro →

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