11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 vs Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm

    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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    Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm 7.8oz 16mm pickleball paddle

    Holbrook

    Fuze Elongated 16mm

    $229.99

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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 2Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm
    Power — 11SIX24 +4.2
    6.7 vs 2.5
    Hand speed — Holbrook +5.4
    3.0 vs 8.4
    Forgiveness — 11SIX24 +1.7
    6.6 vs 4.9
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — even
    6.4 vs 6.4

    Reach vs. maneuverability

    Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is easier to whip around in hand fights. Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.9–8.3 oz7.8–8 oz

    Shape

    HybridElongated

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Thermoformed full foam microcellular core with EVA border—

    Face material

    CFC (carbon/fiberglass/carbon) with HexGrit peel-plyCarbon fiber + carbon-aramid-carbon (CAC) layered face with textured peel ply

    Handle length

    5.75"5.5"

    Price

    $209.99$229.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is listed at 7.9–8.3 oz; Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm at 7.8–8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Handle length. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 has a 5.75" handle; Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm 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; Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm lists Carbon fiber + carbon-aramid-carbon. Paddle face 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

    Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm

    Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. 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 Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
    Shop 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 →Shop Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm →

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