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11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 16mm Pickleball Paddle
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Heads up: UPA-A approved, NOT USAP approved. If your league or tournament runs USAP equipment rules, this one isn't legal there. Need USAP? Look at the original Vapor Jelly Bean.
11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 16mm
The 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 added HexGrit, so this is the first time a soft-feel 11SIX24 paddle gets the spin surface that doesn't wear off.
The Vapor is the balanced hybrid: 16.25 inches long, 7.75 inches wide. Some of the reach of an elongated, most of the forgiveness of a widebody, and the most spin of any Jelly Bean 2 shape in independent testing.
Best For
- All-around players who want one shape that does everything reasonably well
- Spin-first players who shape the ball instead of blasting it
- Kitchen players who win with dinks, drops, resets, and rolls
- Anyone upgrading from the original Vapor Jelly Bean
- Rec, club, and UPA-A / PPA amateur play
Skill Level & Play Style
3.0 and up. Stable and forgiving enough for developing players, with enough mass behind the ball to reward a real swing. It's the heaviest paddle in the line, so plan on playing it close to stock rather than adding weight. If you want the ball to jump off the face on its own, look at the Vapor Power 2 instead.
Why Players Like It
- Most spin in the line. HexGrit, the same face tech as 11SIX24's $200+ paddles.
- Stable hybrid. Twist weight well above the typical hybrid, so off-center hits hold up.
- Substance on the ball. Extra plow-through on drives and drops without a hot core.
- Dwell. Soft, dense foam holds the ball a beat longer. Drops land where you aim them.
See It In Action
Independent review covering all four Jelly Bean 2 shapes.
Specs
| Shape | Hybrid |
| Core | EMA foam, 16mm |
| Face | CFC triple-layer (Toray T700 carbon / fiberglass / Toray T700) with HexGrit surface |
| Weight | 8.0 – 8.3 oz |
| Length | 16.25 in |
| Width | 7.75 in |
| Grip Length | 5.5 in |
| Grip Circumference | 4.125 in |
| Swing Weight | 114 – 117 |
| Twist Weight | 6.6 – 6.9 |
| Certification | UPA-A only — not USAP approved |
| Warranty | 12 months (manufacturer) |
| Included | Neoprene paddle cover |
Performance Notes
Spin (third-party lab data). Pickleball Effect measured the Vapor Jelly Bean 2 at 2,152 RPM, around the 98th percentile of everything they've tested and the highest in the Jelly Bean 2 series.
Power and pop (third-party lab data). Roughly 27th percentile power and 26th percentile pop, with a measured swing weight of 116, twist weight of 6.73, and a static weight of 8.24 oz. Translation: control territory, with just enough mass to attack when the ball sits up.
Feel. Soft, dense, lots of dwell. Reviewers note it gets even more muted in high heat outdoors and firms back up indoors. With pop this low, spin and placement are where your offense comes from.
Measured figures above are third-party lab data, not manufacturer claims. Individual paddles vary within the published ranges.
Quick Buying Summary
Buy it if: you want a balanced control paddle with the most spin in the series, a stable face, and a touch-first game, and your events don't require USAP certification.
Skip it if: you play USAP-sanctioned events, you want free power off the face, or you prefer a light paddle you can customize with added weight.
How It Compares
vs. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 ($209.99). Same hybrid 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.
vs. 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean (original) ($99.99). Same shape family. The original has 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.
The Tech
EMA Foam Core — softer and denser than the original Jelly Bean core. Built for dwell and predictable placement rather than trampoline pop.
HexGrit Surface — 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.
CFC Triple-Layer Face — two layers of raw Toray T700 carbon fiber with fiberglass in between.
FAQs
Is the Vapor Jelly Bean 2 USAP approved?
No. It's UPA-A certified only. The original Vapor Jelly Bean is the USAP-legal option in the family.
Vapor or Ultré?
Both are hybrids. The Vapor is a touch wider, more stable, and quicker in the hands. The Ultré is more head-heavy for extra plow-through.
How is it different from the Power 2?
Softer core, less pop, more dwell. Same HexGrit spin. Totally different feel.
What changed from the original Jelly Bean?
A softer, denser EMA foam core and the HexGrit surface.
Is it 14mm or 16mm?
16mm.
Does it come with a cover?
Yes, a neoprene cover is included.
Need Help Choosing?
Torn between the four Jelly Bean 2 shapes, or not sure a UPA-A-only paddle works for the events you play? We do this all day.
- Book a free paddle consultation
- See it in person at Spinwave Boca: 6464 E Rodgers Cir, Boca Raton, FL
- Call us at 1-888-629-1915, or email info@spinwavepickleball.com
