{"product_id":"11six24-vapor-jelly-bean-2-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"11SIX24 Vapor 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\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background:rgb(128,255,0);padding:3px 8px;\"\u003ePRE-ORDER — SHIPS 9\/28 - 9\/29\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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 Vapor 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 added 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 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.\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\u003eAll-around players who want one shape that does everything reasonably well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin-first players who shape the ball instead of blasting it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen players who win with dinks, drops, resets, and rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone upgrading from the original Vapor Jelly Bean\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 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.\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\u003eMost spin in the line.\u003c\/strong\u003e HexGrit, the same face tech as 11SIX24's $200+ paddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable hybrid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist weight well above the typical hybrid, so off-center hits hold up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstance on the ball.\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra plow-through on drives and drops without a hot core.\u003c\/li\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\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;\"\u003eHybrid\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;\"\u003e16.25 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;\"\u003e5.5 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;\"\u003e6.6 – 6.9\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower and pop (third-party lab data).\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 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.\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 prefer a light paddle you can customize with added weight.\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-vapor-power-2-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003e11SIX24 Vapor Power 2\u003c\/a\u003e ($209.99).\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 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.\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 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 USAP approved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It's UPA-A certified only. The original Vapor Jelly Bean is the USAP-legal option in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVapor or Ultré?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth 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.\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 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 four Jelly Bean 2 shapes, 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":52758864396586,"sku":"11SIX24-VJB2-IP","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cornflower Blue","offer_id":52758864429354,"sku":"11SIX24-VJB2-CB","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmic Grape","offer_id":52758864462122,"sku":"11SIX24-VJB2-CG","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/11six24-vapor-jelly-bean-2-island-punch.png?v=1790432259","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/11six24-vapor-jelly-bean-2-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}