{"product_id":"11six24-vapor-jelly-bean-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 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\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:26px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 16mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it's under a hundred bucks. That's the part people don't believe until they hit with it.\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 whose games are won at the kitchen, not from the baseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard hitters who make their own pace and want more control over where it goes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a real carbon fiber paddle without paying $200+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSAP-sanctioned tournament and league players — it's USA Pickleball approved\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\u003eBeginner through 4.5.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\u003eTouch you can trust.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, dense feel that soaks up pace on blocks and resets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig sweet spot for a hybrid.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vapor shape borrows stability from widebody designs while keeping elongated-style reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTournament legal.\u003c\/strong\u003e USAP approved, so it goes wherever you play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$99.99.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon fiber face, foam-reinforced walls, cover included — at a price that doesn't make you nervous about banging it on the court.\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\/h056ytk0zwc\" title=\"11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 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 on-court review of the Vapor Jelly Bean.\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;\"\u003eHybrid (Vapor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e16mm, foam-reinforced walls\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;\"\u003e11SIX24 CFC surface — 3 layers: 2x raw Toray T700 carbon fiber + 1 fiberglass\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;\"\u003e16.25 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;\"\u003e7.75 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;\"\u003e5.75 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;\"\u003e7.0\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\u003eUSA Pickleball (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;\"\u003e1 year (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; unique serial number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eVanilla, Cornflower Blue, Island Punch\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\u003eFeel.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpin.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Third-party lab testing measured a sample at 8.05 oz, right inside the published range.\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 weight and swing-weight 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'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you already struggle to generate power, or you want a paddle that pops the ball off the face for you.\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\u003eVapor Jelly Bean vs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11six24-vapor-power-2-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003e11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e ($209.99).\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVapor Jelly Bean vs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-zero-coral-hybrid-pickleball-paddle-16mm\"\u003eSix Zero Coral Hybrid 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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;\"\u003eCFC Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#4a7c1f;\"\u003eFoam-Reinforced Walls\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds stability around the edges so off-center hits don't wobble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#4a7c1f;\"\u003eVapor Hybrid Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e — 11SIX24's signature in-between shape: a sweet spot closer to a widebody with the reach and feel of an elongated.\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 Vapor Jelly Bean USAP approved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's USA Pickleball approved, so it's legal for USAP-sanctioned tournaments and leagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the Jelly Bean or the Jelly Bean 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the original Vapor Jelly Bean with the CFC carbon\/fiberglass face. The Jelly Bean 2 is a separate, newer paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the Vapor Power 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's forgiving and predictable. The only exception is a newer player who has trouble generating power; a soft control paddle can feel underpowered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, every paddle includes a neoprene cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I try it first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — our 30-day play-test guarantee covers it. Play with it, and if it's not your paddle, send it back.\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 control and power, or between the Jelly Bean and the Power 2? 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\u003eDemo it in person at our Long Beach Tennis Center pro shop — 5 indoor courts\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\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;\"\u003eShips from Great Neck, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"11SIX24","offers":[{"title":"Vanilla","offer_id":52615474381098,"sku":"11SIX24-VJB-VAN","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cornflower Blue","offer_id":52615474413866,"sku":"11SIX24-VJB-CB","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Island Punch","offer_id":52615474446634,"sku":"11SIX24-VJB-IP","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/spinwave-11six24-vapor-jelly-bean-white.png?v=1789557787","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/11six24-vapor-jelly-bean-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}