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Gearbox Pressure X 8E vs 11SIX24 Power 2 Ultré
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8.9of 10
Gearbox
Power paddleGood control
Pressure X 8E
$252 w/ code · Elongated · 16mm
8.7of 10
11SIX24
- More Spin
- Quicker Hands
- More Forgiving
- Tougher Grit
- Costs Less
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Pressure X 8E
No stat edge worth calling out. The build table has the details.
Power 2 Ultré
- Spins more: +184 RPM
- Quicker in hand: 4.3 lower swing weight
- More forgiving: +0.6 twist weight
- Grit tested more durable: +1.5
- Costs $52 less with code
- Longer handle: +0.25 in
By the numbers.
Scores run 0 to 10. Measurement bars are relative to each other.
Pressure X 8E
Power 2 Ultré
Spin
RPM, lab average
2,199RPM
lab avg · 2 sources
2,383RPM
lab avg · 2 sourcesTop 10% of the database
Power
drives and serves
9.0/10
The build
| Pressure X 8E | Power 2 Ultré | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Elongated | Hybrid |
| Core | 16mm, Pressure X Core: SSTCore with Micro Cell EPP foam, SST 2.0 carbon fiber rib structure | 16mm, Gen 4 Full Foam Floating Core |
| Face | UD tapered carbon fiber, SpinLock surface | Carbon fiber with HexGrit surface (patent pending) |
| Length × width | 16.5 × 7.375 in | 16.3 × 7.625 in |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.75 in |
| Certification | USA Pickleball (2026 spin rate test, claimed) | UPA-A approved (not USAP) |
| MSRP | $279.99 | $209.99 |
| With code NICOTHELEFTY | $252 | $199.99 |
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