11SIX24 pickleball paddles have just landed at Pickld, and they arrive with a claim most brands are too polite to make out loud: grit that is still there next season. 11SIX24 is a young American brand (it started in 2023) that built its name on one thing most makers ignore, a hitting surface that does not wear smooth after a few months of play. That surface is called HexGrit, and the Power 2 line brings it to Australia in three shapes. This guide walks the whole range, the Vapor, the Hurache-X and the Pegasus, so you can pick the shape that fits your game and understand what the HexGrit fuss is actually about before you buy.
The quick pick
If you just want the short version:
- Not sure what shape you are? Start with the Vapor Power 2, the hybrid. It sits in the middle and suits most all-court players.
- Drive from the back, play singles, or hit a two-handed backhand? The Hurache-X Power 2, the elongated, gives you reach and leverage.
- Want the biggest sweet spot and the most forgiveness? The Pegasus Power 2, the widebody, is the easiest of the three to swing.
All three run the same core and the same surface, so the shape is really the only decision. The whole range sits on the 11SIX24 collection page.
Why we stock 11SIX24: the HexGrit surface
Here is the honest problem with a lot of raw carbon paddles. They start grippy, bite the ball beautifully for a while, and then slowly go smooth. Most players do not replace a paddle because it broke. They replace it because the rolls stopped dipping and the spin left the building. That wear is the thing 11SIX24 built the Power 2 against.
HexGrit is the surface, and 11SIX24 publish independent testing to back it. After extended play the Power 2 held 98% of its grit and lost 8.9% of its spin, against 17.9% for the paddles tested alongside it, while still spinning at 2,335 RPM. In plain terms: it keeps its bite roughly twice as long as the field it was measured against. If you have ever binned a paddle that was still structurally fine because it had gone slick, that is exactly the itch this one is built to scratch. It is the reason we picked the brand up.
The Gen 4 floating core
Under the surface, every Power 2 uses a 16mm Gen 4 floating core: a polypropylene honeycomb wrapped in closed-cell EVA foam. The point of a foam-wrapped core is range rather than one fixed setting. You get real pop when you load up on a drive or a third-shot drive, and a softer, more predictable feel when you take the pace off for a dink or a reset at the kitchen. If the phrase "Gen 4 floating core" means nothing to you, our plain-English guide to foam-core and Gen 4 paddle jargon unpacks it properly.
The three Power 2 shapes, side by side
The Power 2 comes in one build and three shapes. Same 16mm Gen 4 floating core, same HexGrit face, same 5.5" handle, and a free overgrip with every paddle. What changes is the outline, and with it the swing weight, the reach and the size of the sweet spot.
| Paddle | Shape | Dimensions | Swing weight | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vapor Power 2 | Hybrid | 16.25" x 7.75" | 113 | All-court, unsure of shape | $309 |
| Hurache-X Power 2 | Elongated | 16.5" x 7.5" | 117 | Reach, singles, two-handed backhand | $309 |
| Pegasus Power 2 | Widebody | 15.8" x 8.12" | 107 | Forgiveness, doubles | $329 |
Vapor Power 2 (hybrid): the safe default
The Vapor is the hybrid, and it sits between the forgiving Pegasus and the long Hurache-X. At 16.25 by 7.75 inches with a swing weight of 113, it is the one to reach for if you are not sure which shape suits you. Reviewer Chris Olson described its pop as aggressive without giving up the soft game, which is the whole idea of a hybrid: enough length for pace, enough width to stay honest at the kitchen. If you are stepping up from a widebody and want a bit more reach without going all the way to a long paddle, this is the move. It comes in Teal, Lavender and Summer Strawberry at $309.
Hurache-X Power 2 (elongated): reach and leverage
The Hurache-X is the elongated shape and the longest, heaviest-swinging of the three at 16.5 by 7.5 inches and a swing weight of 117. That extra length gives you reach at the kitchen and leverage on put-aways, and the higher swing weight makes the ball feel heavier coming off the face. The trade is a smaller sweet spot that sits higher up the paddle, so it asks for cleaner contact. If you drive from the back, play singles, or roll a two-handed backhand, this is your shape. If you mishit more than you would like, drop to the Pegasus. It comes in Teal and Lavender at $309.
Pegasus Power 2 (widebody): the forgiving one
The Pegasus is the widebody and the most forgiving of the three. At 15.8 by 8.12 inches with a swing weight of 107, it is the easiest Power 2 to swing and has the biggest sweet spot, and Chris Olson noted it delivers a surprising amount of pop for a shorter frame. This is the pick for doubles players who want power without giving up forgiveness, and for anyone who has been mishitting an elongated paddle and wants the margin back. It has the widest colour run too: Teal, Lavender, Summer Strawberry and Peach, at $329.
How to choose your shape
Forget the marketing and think about where your errors come from. If you miss because you cannot reach the ball or you want more put-away power, go longer: the Hurache-X. If you miss because you are catching the ball off-centre, go wider: the Pegasus. If neither of those is clearly you, or you play a genuine all-court game, the Vapor hybrid is the shape that asks the fewest questions. Every Power 2 hits with the same HexGrit face and the same core, so you are choosing a swing feel, not a different paddle.
For a wider look at where 11SIX24 sits against the other foam-core paddles we carry, our honest pick of the best pickleball paddles in Australia lays the field out by play style.
Price, shipping and availability
The Power 2 line runs $309 for the Vapor and Hurache-X and $329 for the Pegasus, which is where Chris Olson's "premium performance without the premium price" line comes from: a durable Gen 4 foam-core paddle for a fair way under the $400-plus flagships. Every paddle ships from our Sydney warehouse with a free overgrip, and AU shipping is free over $150. 11SIX24 has just landed with us and stock is arriving now, so a couple of colours may show as available to order while the container clears. Put your order in and we will get it out the moment it hits the shelf.
11SIX24 FAQ
Can you buy 11SIX24 pickleball paddles in Australia? Yes. Pickld stocks the 11SIX24 Power 2 range, ships from Sydney, and AU delivery is free over $150. It saves you the two-to-three-week wait and the freight of ordering from a US site.
Which 11SIX24 shape should I buy? The Vapor hybrid for all-court players or anyone unsure of shape, the Hurache-X elongated for reach and singles, the Pegasus widebody for the biggest sweet spot and the most forgiveness.
What is HexGrit? It is 11SIX24's hitting surface, built to keep its grit far longer than a standard raw carbon face. Their published testing has it holding 98% of its grit after extended play, against paddles that lost far more. In practice, that means the spin stays with you deeper into the season.
Is the Power 2 a foam-core paddle? Yes, it runs a 16mm Gen 4 floating core: a polypropylene honeycomb wrapped in closed-cell EVA foam, for pop on the drive and a softer feel on the reset.
Pickld carries 11SIX24 and the other brands featured here. Our picks are based on product specs and independent testing, not affiliate incentives. If a paddle is not right for you, our returns policy has you covered.
