Quick Answer: 11SIX24’s lineup splits into three tiers sold across four shapes: the Power 2 ($209.99) is the flagship, built on a Gen 4 full-foam floating core with the brand’s own HexGrit surface texture for spin retention; the Alpha Pro Power ($159.99, down from $199.99) is the value pick independent reviewers call the strongest paddle in the lineup; and the Jelly Bean 2 ($169.99) is the control-focused, USA Pickleball-approved option. The one thing to check before you buy: the Power 2 is UPA-A approved only, not on the USAP list, so confirm which governing body your league plays under first.
11SIX24 is one of the faster-growing direct-to-consumer paddle brands on this site’s radar — founded in 2023, now sponsoring pros Dekel Bar and Augie Ge heading into the 2026 season, and reviewed regularly by independent outlets like The Dink and Pickleball Effect. Founder David Groechel started the company after his own $220 paddle cracked within three months of playing four to six times a week; the brand’s whole pitch is durable, current-gen construction without the premium-brand price tag. The lineup is simple once you see the pattern: three price tiers, four shapes, every tier available in every shape.
11SIX24 lineup at a glance
| Tier | Best for | Core / tech | USAP approved | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power 2 | Best overall / flagship power | Gen 4 full-foam floating core · HexGrit surface | No (UPA-A only) | $209.99 |
| Alpha Pro Power | Best value | Carbon face, broad sweet spot | Yes | $159.99 (was $199.99) |
| Jelly Bean 2 | Best for control / tournament play | Cold-pressed carbon face, pace-absorbing | Yes | $169.99 |
1. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 — Best Overall
11SIX24 Vapor Power 2
- Gen 4 full-foam floating-core construction with HexGrit, 11SIX24's own patent-pending surface texture — independent wear testing found it held 98% of its grit level and 93% of its peak texture height after extended play, among the most durable surfaces measured.
- Vapor is 11SIX24's most popular shape: a 16.25" x 7.75" hybrid that splits the difference between an elongated paddle's reach and a widebody's forgiveness.
- UPA-A approved, but not on the USA Pickleball equipment list — fine for most rec play and UPA-A events, but confirm your league's governing body before packing it for a sanctioned tournament.
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2. 11SIX24 Alpha Pro Power — Best Value
11SIX24 Alpha Pro Power
- Carbon fiber face over a broad sweet spot — independent reviewers have called it the strongest-hitting paddle in 11SIX24's entire lineup, flagship included.
- Currently discounted roughly 20% off its $199.99 list price direct from 11SIX24, undercutting the $209.99 Power 2 while reviewers rate its power output just as highly.
- USA Pickleball approved, so it carries none of the Power 2's sanctioned-play caveat.
New to the sport and want to see how the Alpha Pro stacks up against dedicated entry paddles? Compare it in our best pickleball paddle for beginners guide.
3. 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 — Best for Control
11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2
- Cold-pressed carbon construction tuned to absorb pace rather than add it — the control-first counterpart to the Power 2's offensive build, aimed at dinks and resets over drives.
- USA Pickleball approved across the line, making it the safer pick if you play under USAP sanctioning and don't want to double-check equipment.usapickleball.org before every event.
- Named after 11SIX24's own founding story: the brand's name comes from founder David Groechel correctly guessing there were 11,624 jelly beans in a jar, a detail that has nothing to do with pickleball but gave this exact product line its name.
Want a deeper look at how control-first paddles compare across brands? See our control vs power pickleball paddle guide.
11SIX24, by the numbers
- 11,624. The number of jelly beans in a jar that founder David Groechel correctly guessed in a contest — the literal origin of the brand’s name, unrelated to any paddle spec.
- 2023. The year 11SIX24 was founded, after Groechel’s own $220 paddle cracked within three months of playing four to six times a week.
- $50. The rough gap between the discounted Alpha Pro Power ($159.99) and the flagship Power 2 ($209.99), despite reviewers rating the Alpha Pro’s power output just as highly.
- 24.3 million. U.S. pickleball players in 2025 per the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2026 Pickleball Single Sport Report — the kind of growth that’s made room for newer DTC brands like 11SIX24 alongside established names like Selkirk and JOOLA.
The approval gap to check before you buy
Every 11SIX24 shape and tier looks similar from the product photos, so it’s easy to miss that they aren’t all legal for the same kind of play. The Jelly Bean 2 control line is USA Pickleball approved, the standard most local leagues and USAPA-sanctioned tournaments require. The Power 2 — the newer, pricier, more heavily marketed flagship — is approved under UPA-A’s standards instead, which 11SIX24 says are more restrictive on spin and deflection than USAP’s, but UPA-A approval doesn’t carry over to a USAP-sanctioned bracket. If you’re buying a 11SIX24 paddle specifically for tournament play, check which governing body your event uses before you check out, and cross-reference the exact model on our USA Pickleball approved paddles guide or directly on equipment.usapickleball.org.
How to choose an 11SIX24 paddle
- Want the newest tech and don’t play under strict USAP sanctioning? The Power 2 ($209.99) is the flagship, with the Gen 4 foam core and HexGrit surface.
- Want flagship-level power without the flagship price? The Alpha Pro Power ($159.99) is rated just as strong by independent reviewers, at roughly $50 less.
- Play in USAP-sanctioned events and want a control-first feel? The Jelly Bean 2 ($169.99) is approved and built to absorb pace rather than add it.
- Deciding between shapes? Hurache-X maximizes reach, Pegasus maximizes forgiveness, and Vapor and Ultre split the difference as hybrids — every tier comes in all four.
The bottom line
11SIX24 earned its growing reputation the direct-to-consumer way: durable current-gen construction, a founder story buyers can point to, and pro signings that validate the on-court performance claims. The Alpha Pro Power is the pick if you just want the best hitting paddle for the money; the Power 2 is the one to reach for if you want the newest tech and don’t need USAP sanctioning; and the Jelly Bean 2 is the safe, approved choice for control players who compete under USAP rules. Whichever tier you pick, don’t assume “newest and most expensive” automatically means “tournament legal” on this brand — that’s the one real trap in an otherwise straightforward lineup. For how 11SIX24’s pricing compares across the wider field, see our best pickleball paddle brands roundup.