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11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 16mm Pickleball Paddle
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11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 16mm
The Jelly Bean is 11SIX24's control line, and the Vapor is the hybrid shape in it. Same footprint as the Vapor Power 2 — 16.25" long, 7.75" wide — but built for the opposite job. Instead of pop, you get a soft, dense, planted feel that keeps the ball on the face a beat longer. Dinks land where you aimed them. Resets actually reset.
And it's under a hundred bucks. That's the part people don't believe until they hit with it.
Best For
- Players whose games are won at the kitchen, not from the baseline
- Hard hitters who make their own pace and want more control over where it goes
- Anyone who wants a real carbon fiber paddle without paying $200+
- USAP-sanctioned tournament and league players — it's USA Pickleball approved
Skill Level & Play Style
Beginner through 4.5. 11SIX24 pitches it for most players 4.5 and under, and that's about right. Newer players get a forgiving, predictable face that doesn't punish every mishit. Intermediate players get a touch paddle that rewards patience. The one player it's not for: someone who already struggles to generate power. This is a soft paddle — if you need the paddle to do the hitting for you, look at the Power 2 line instead.
Why Players Like It
- Touch you can trust. Soft, dense feel that soaks up pace on blocks and resets.
- Big sweet spot for a hybrid. The Vapor shape borrows stability from widebody designs while keeping elongated-style reach.
- Tournament legal. USAP approved, so it goes wherever you play.
- $99.99. Carbon fiber face, foam-reinforced walls, cover included — at a price that doesn't make you nervous about banging it on the court.
See It In Action
Independent on-court review of the Vapor Jelly Bean.
Specs
| Shape | Hybrid (Vapor) |
| Core Thickness | 16mm, foam-reinforced walls |
| Face | 11SIX24 CFC surface — 3 layers: 2x raw Toray T700 carbon fiber + 1 fiberglass |
| Weight | 8.0 – 8.3 oz |
| Length | 16.25 in |
| Width | 7.75 in |
| Grip Length | 5.75 in |
| Grip Circumference | 4.125 in |
| Swing Weight | 114 – 117 |
| Twist Weight | 7.0 |
| Certification | USA Pickleball (USAP) approved |
| Warranty | 1 year (manufacturer) |
| Included | Neoprene paddle cover; unique serial number |
| Colors | Vanilla, Cornflower Blue, Island Punch |
Performance Notes
Feel. Independent reviewers note the Jelly Bean skips thermoforming for a cold-pressed build, which is where the softer, denser response comes from. It absorbs pace well, so blocks and drops stay low instead of floating up for a put-away.
Power. Honest answer: it's a control paddle. There's enough pop for most rec and intermediate players, but it's a clear step down from the Power 2 series. Players who want more can add lead tape — though the swing weight already runs above average for a hybrid, so go light.
Spin. The softer face keeps the ball on the paddle longer, which gives you time to shape it. You won't get raw-grit spin numbers, but rolls and slices are very usable.
Weight. Third-party lab testing measured a sample at 8.05 oz, right inside the published range.
Measured figures above are third-party lab data, not manufacturer claims. Individual paddles vary within the published weight and swing-weight ranges.
Quick Buying Summary
Buy it if: you're 4.5 or under, you want control and touch over firepower, you play USAP events, or you want a legit carbon paddle for under $100.
Skip it if: you already struggle to generate power, or you want a paddle that pops the ball off the face for you.
How It Compares
Vapor Jelly Bean vs. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm ($209.99). Identical shape and dimensions, completely different paddle. The Power 2 brings HexGrit spin and real top-end pop — but it's UPA-A only, not USAP legal. The Jelly Bean is softer, more forgiving, USAP approved, and less than half the price. If you play sanctioned USAP events, this is the Vapor you can bring.
Vapor Jelly Bean vs. Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16mm. Both are hybrid-shape paddles that lean toward forgiveness. The Coral is the step up in price and all-around firepower; the Jelly Bean is the pure-control, value pick. Confirm current certification on either before a sanctioned event.
The Tech
CFC Surface — 11SIX24's three-layer face: two sheets of raw Toray T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer. The carbon handles durability and consistency; the fiberglass adds forgiveness and a bit of give.
Foam-Reinforced Walls — adds stability around the edges so off-center hits don't wobble.
Vapor Hybrid Shape — 11SIX24's signature in-between shape: a sweet spot closer to a widebody with the reach and feel of an elongated.
FAQs
Is the Vapor Jelly Bean USAP approved?
Yes. It's USA Pickleball approved, so it's legal for USAP-sanctioned tournaments and leagues.
Is this the Jelly Bean or the Jelly Bean 2?
This is the original Vapor Jelly Bean with the CFC carbon/fiberglass face. The Jelly Bean 2 is a separate, newer paddle.
How is it different from the Vapor Power 2?
Same shape, different mission. The Power 2 is built for pop and spin and is UPA-A only. The Jelly Bean is built for control and touch and is USAP approved.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes — it's forgiving and predictable. The only exception is a newer player who has trouble generating power; a soft control paddle can feel underpowered.
Does it come with a cover?
Yes, every paddle includes a neoprene cover.
Can I try it first?
Yes — our 30-day play-test guarantee covers it. Play with it, and if it's not your paddle, send it back.
Need Help Choosing?
Torn between control and power, or between the Jelly Bean and the Power 2? We do this all day.
- Book a free paddle consultation
- Demo it in person at our Long Beach Tennis Center pro shop — 5 indoor courts
- Call us at 1-888-629-1915, or email info@spinwavepickleball.com
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