Paddle: 11Six24 Vapor Power 2
Price: $210 ($200 after code)
Discount Code: “Johnkew” for $10 off
Warranty: 6 Months

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Overview

This is the new Vapor Power 2 from 11Six24.

It’s their first full foam paddle, and right away it does a lot of things well. But after spending time with it in the lab and on court, one thing stood out.

It does not just post strong spin numbers. It maintains them.

I ran it through radar testing, ball cannon testing, and an accelerated surface durability test. On paper, it checks most of the high-performance boxes. But what separates it is not just raw performance. It’s how long that performance holds up.

Let’s break it down.

Disclaimer

11Six24 sent this paddle in for testing. There was no payment and no editorial input.

All lab testing, on-court impressions, and conclusions are my own. If you use my discount code when purchasing, you receive $10 off and I receive a commission that helps support the channel. That does not influence how I evaluate paddles.

Paddle Specs

Release Info & Certifications

The Vapor Power 2 retails for $210. Using code “Johnkew” brings it down to $200.

It is UPAA certified, but not USAP certified. That distinction matters for players competing in USAP-sanctioned events.

It comes with a six-month warranty and uses a hybrid shape.

Two additional shapes are coming soon: the widebody Pegasus and the elongated Hurachi X. I am holding off on discussing those until they are UPA certified.

What Stood Out

The swing weight is very reasonable for a hybrid 16 mm paddle.

The twist weight is strong for this shape at 6.86, which puts it firmly in the above-average stability range.

The balance point is on the lower side, meaning it feels more maneuverable than head-heavy.

Overall, the specs position this paddle in a very playable zone. Stable, but not sluggish.

Specs:

Shape: Hybrid
Length: 16.1 in
Width: 7.8 in
Thickness: 16 mm
Handle Length: 5.39 in
Handle Circumference: 4.06 in

Static Weight: 8.00 oz
Swing Weight: 113.73
Twist Weight: 6.86
Balance Point: 23.3 cm
Deflection: 49.20 lbf

Paddle Build

The Vapor Power 2 is a thermoformed full foam paddle using a microcellular core with an EVA border.

The surface layup is carbon, fiberglass, carbon.

The fiberglass layer adds noticeable spring to the response, but it is less exaggerated than paddles that lean heavily into fiberglass pop.

The defining feature is the surface texture.

11Six24 calls it Hex Grit. It is a grit-infused peel ply surface designed to improve durability compared to traditional raw carbon fiber peel ply faces.

Later in testing, I put that durability claim through an accelerated wear test.

Performance Metrics

After build analysis, I moved to lab testing.

I measure power, pop, spin, maneuverability, and sweet spot. I recently moved away from percentiles and now use z-scores to more accurately show where a paddle sits relative to hundreds in my database.

Here is where the Vapor Power 2 lands:

Power: High
Pop: High, slightly higher than power
Spin: High
Twist weight: Upper-medium
Swing weight: Middle
Balance point: Low

The swing weight and balance point together make this paddle feel maneuverable in hand.

This is a good balance. It’s quick enough to move, but it does not feel flimsy.

KewCOR Firepower Results

Next, I ran the Vapor Power 2 through the ball cannon.

It posted a KewCOR score of 0.412, placing it squarely in the middle of the high-power category. That lines up cleanly with both radar testing and on-court feel.

It is not maxed-out nuclear power, but it is clearly high performance.

When looking at rebound mapping across the face from 3 inches down to 6 inches:

The curve peaks slightly around 4 inches
It tapers gradually from there
The response is consistent across the hitting area

There are no obvious hot spots or dead zones.

Compared to the Honolulu J6 CR, the overall curve shape is similar. The J6 CR maintains slightly flatter rebound toward the lower part of the face, but both paddles show balanced response.

When converting power and pop z-scores into a 100-point scale and averaging them, the Vapor Power 2 earns an overall firepower score of 83 out of 100.

Accelerated Wear Test: Spin Durability

This is where things get interesting.

I clamped the paddle at 30 degrees and fired 100 shots at 70 mph using the ball cannon. Spin was measured before and after using high-speed camera analysis.

I ran the same test on a traditional raw carbon fiber paddle.

The result:

Begin video at 4:56

Vatic Saga Flash LH ( Raw Carbon Fiber Paddle:

RPM (New): 1,906
RPM (Post Test): 1,565
Spin Loss: 341 RPM
Spin Loss %: 17.9%

11Six24 Vapor Power 2
RPM (New): 2,138
RPM (Post Test): 1,948
Spin Loss: 190 RPM
Spin Loss %: 8.9%the Vapor Power 2 showed half the spin degradation compared to raw carbon fiber.

In other words, Hex Grit proved two times more durable in this accelerated test.

After testing, the Hex Grit surface still felt almost new to the touch. The raw carbon fiber surface felt noticeably smoother in the impact zone.

On court, I did not notice meaningful spin degradation after the test.

That matters because one of the most common complaints about raw carbon fiber paddles is that early spin disappearing within the first week.

With Hex Grit, that early spin feel sticks around longer.

Feel & Sound Comparison

***Start video at 6:02 to hear sounds comparison***

In sound testing, the Vapor Power 2 produces a lower, slightly bass-heavy tone.

It is not as hollow as something extreme like the Luzz Inferno or Selkirk Boomstik, but it clearly sits on the deeper side of the spectrum.

On my feel map, it lands in quadrant B: stiff plus hollow.

It is slightly less stiff and hollow than paddles like the Yolo Pro 4 and the breadandbut logo. You get firmness and responsiveness, but it does not cross into overly rigid territory.

The fiberglass adds some spring, but it does not dominate the feel.

One trend I have noticed is that expanded polypropylene foam tends to amplify fiberglass spring. Microcellular foam, like what is used here, seems to smooth that response out.

On-Court Impressions

On court, the firepower feels exactly where the lab says it should.

It sits in the middle of the high-power category and leans slightly more toward pop than full swing power.

On counters, flicks, and hands battles, the ball jumps off the face. It is lively but not uncontrollable.

Pop-ups can happen. That is typical of high-pop paddles. But the combination of elite spin, above-average twist weight, and a generous sweet spot adds more control than expected at this firepower level.

Maneuverability is good.

It is not one of those ultra-light paddles that sacrifice stability and plow-through. Off-center stability is strong, and baseline drives feel heavy enough.

The most appealing trait may be this: aggressive dinks and roll volleys have that new paddle spin feel, and it does not disappear after a few sessions.

Paddle Modifications

he stock setup plays well, but I wanted a little more plow-through and stability.

I added 3-gram tuning pods just above the center of the paddle.

Here’s how the numbers changed:

Before Mod
Swing Weight: 113.7
Twist Weight: 6.86

After Mod
Swing Weight: 116
Twist Weight: 7.1

Bringing the swing weight up to 116 added a bit more heft through contact. The twist weight increase to 7.1 tightened up the sweet spot and improved stability on off-center hits.

The key is that maneuverability was not sacrificed in a meaningful way. The paddle still feels quick, but with added plow-through and a slightly more solid response.

For players who like to fine-tune their setup, the relatively manageable stock swing weight gives you room to customize.

Final Thoughts & Takeaways

The 11Six24 Vapor Power 2 is stacked on the numbers.

High firepower. Elite spin. Strong pop. Above-average stability. Good sweet spot. Manageable swing weight.

But those metrics alone are not what set it apart.

There are other full foam paddles posting similar numbers. The real headline here is durable, high-performance spin.

In controlled lab testing, Hex Grit degraded at roughly half the rate of raw carbon fiber. On court, that translates into confidence. You can play aggressive spin at the baseline or at the kitchen, and it feels like day-one texture for longer.

Who It Is For

Players who value elite spin that is also durable
Players who want high pop without sacrificing too much control
Players who prefer a slightly stiff, hollow response
Competitive players who want high power potential and know how to manage it with spin

Who It Is Not For

Players who compete in USAP events and require USAP approval
Players who want a soft control paddle that absorbs pace instead of returning it

Paddle: 11Six24 Vapor Power 2
Price: $210 ($200 after code)
Discount Code: “Johnkew” for $10 off
Warranty: 6 Months