{"product_id":"11six24-hurache-x-jelly-bean-2-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff4e5;border-left:5px solid #e8873a;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 22px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeads up: UPA-A approved, NOT USAP approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your league or tournament runs USAP equipment rules, this one isn't legal there. Need USAP? Look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11six24-vapor-jelly-bean-16mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eoriginal Vapor Jelly Bean\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:26px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 16mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jelly Bean 2 is 11SIX24 going the other direction from the Power 2. Softer, denser EMA foam core, the ball sits on the face longer, and you get touch you can actually trust at the kitchen line. Then they bolted on HexGrit, so this is the first time a soft-feel 11SIX24 paddle gets the spin surface that doesn't wear off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hurache-X is the elongated version: 16.5 inches, 6-inch handle, and the most offense of the four Jelly Bean 2 shapes. Think control paddle with reach, not a power paddle in disguise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;margin:28px 0 10px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who win with placement: dinks, drops, resets, rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx-tennis players who want an elongated shape without a hot, poppy core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-handed backhands that need handle length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone coming off a power paddle that felt hard to control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRec, club, and UPA-A \/ PPA amateur play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;margin:28px 0 10px;\"\u003eSkill Level \u0026amp; Play Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.0 and up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft core is forgiving on touch shots, but the elongated shape still gives up some sweet spot and stability off-center compared to a widebody. Your power comes from your swing, not the paddle. If you want the ball to jump off the face on its own, look at the Power 2 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;margin:28px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;padding:18px;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDwell.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, dense foam holds the ball a beat longer. Drops land where you aim them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpin that sticks around.\u003c\/strong\u003e HexGrit, same face tech as 11SIX24's $200+ paddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReach without the pop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated leverage, but still easy to keep the ball down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium control feel well under the big-brand control paddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;margin:28px 0 10px;\"\u003eSee It In Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K5_sWLlV528\" title=\"11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 full review\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-top:8px;\"\u003eIndependent review covering all four Jelly Bean 2 shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;margin:28px 0 10px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;width:45%;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eEMA foam, 16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eCFC triple-layer (Toray T700 carbon \/ fiberglass \/ Toray T700) with HexGrit surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e8.0 – 8.3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e16.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e7.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGrip Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e4.125 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e114 – 117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e6.1 – 6.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPA-A only — not USAP approved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e12 months (manufacturer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eNeoprene paddle cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;margin:28px 0 10px;\"\u003ePerformance Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpin (third-party lab data).\u003c\/strong\u003e Pickleball Effect measured the Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 at 2,101 RPM, around the 91st percentile of everything they've tested. For a soft paddle, that's a lot of bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower and pop (third-party lab data).\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 57th percentile power and 51st percentile pop, with a measured swing weight of 116 and twist weight of 6.06. Translation: the most offensive shape in the Jelly Bean 2 line, sitting right on the border between control and all-court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, muted, lots of dwell. Reviewers note that edge mishits can die short, so clean contact matters. The trade for the extra reach is a bit less stability off-center than the Vapor or Pegasus shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;\"\u003eMeasured figures above are third-party lab data, not manufacturer claims. Individual paddles vary within the published ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;margin:28px 0 10px;\"\u003eQuick Buying Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;padding:18px;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you play a touch-first game, want real spin that lasts, like the reach of an elongated shape, and your events don't require USAP certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you play USAP-sanctioned events, you want free power off the face, or you need the biggest sweet spot you can get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;margin:28px 0 10px;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11six24-hurache-x-power-2-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003e11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2\u003c\/a\u003e ($209.99).\u003c\/strong\u003e Same shape, same HexGrit, opposite personality. The Power 2 hits; the Jelly Bean 2 plays. Pick the Power 2 if you want the paddle to add pace on drives and put-aways. Pick the Jelly Bean 2 if your misses come from balls sailing long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11six24-vapor-jelly-bean-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003e11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean (original)\u003c\/a\u003e ($99.99).\u003c\/strong\u003e The original is a hybrid shape with a standard carbon face and is USAP approved, so it's the pick if you play USAP events or want a budget control paddle. The Jelly Bean 2 upgrades the core and adds HexGrit for a lot more spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;margin:28px 0 10px;\"\u003eThe Tech\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;padding:18px;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#4a7c1f;\"\u003eEMA Foam Core\u003c\/strong\u003e — softer and denser than the original Jelly Bean core. Built for dwell and predictable placement rather than trampoline pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#4a7c1f;\"\u003eHexGrit Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — 11SIX24's patent-pending texture, designed so spin holds up over time instead of fading after a few weeks. It's also why the paddle is UPA-A only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#4a7c1f;\"\u003eCFC Triple-Layer Face\u003c\/strong\u003e — two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon fiber with fiberglass in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;margin:28px 0 10px;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 USAP approved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It's UPA-A certified only. If your tournament or league follows USAP equipment rules, you can't use it there. The original Vapor Jelly Bean is the USAP-legal option in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a control paddle or all-court?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControl at heart, but the Hurache-X is the most offensive of the four Jelly Bean 2 shapes and lands right at the edge of all-court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the Power 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSofter core, less pop, more dwell. Same HexGrit spin. Totally different feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed from the original Jelly Bean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA softer, denser EMA foam core and the HexGrit surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the handle long enough for a two-handed backhand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 6 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it 14mm or 16mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a neoprene cover is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;margin:28px 0 10px;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorn between the Jelly Bean 2 and the Power 2, or not sure a UPA-A-only paddle works for the events you play? We do this all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/free-paddle-consultation\"\u003eBook a free paddle consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it in person at Spinwave Boca: 6464 E Rodgers Cir, Boca Raton, FL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall us at 1-888-629-1915, or email info@spinwavepickleball.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"11SIX24","offers":[{"title":"Island Punch","offer_id":52745156362538,"sku":"11SIX24-HJB2-IP","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cornflower Blue","offer_id":52745156395306,"sku":"11SIX24-HJB2-CB","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmic Grape","offer_id":52745156428074,"sku":"11SIX24-HJB2-CG","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/Hurache-X_Jelly_Bean_2_Island_Punch.png?v=1790348143","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/11six24-hurache-x-jelly-bean-2-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}