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The 11six24 Vapor Power paddle and the Vapor Alpha Power is a perfect paddle for players who are looking to upgrade their game with an electric-looking paddle.
The Vapor Power is true to its name and gives players a large amount of power along with a solid amount of spin and control.
The pop you get off this paddle gives off an electric type of feeling. I would recommend the Vapor Power to players who fall between the intermediate-advanced area, and are looking to have a solid paddle to add to their arsenal.
Let’s talk about first impressions, playability, cost implications including a $10 discount code (bepickleballer), an alternative, other reviews, paddle specifications and should you purchase the 11six24 Vapor Power. See how this paddle ranked in the 6 best 11six24 pickleball paddles.
First Impressions
I instantly loved 11Six24’s Vapor Power pickleball paddle!
The look is a perfect mix of stealthy and electric, and while playing with it, I got tons of asks about it and compliments.
The black interior of the paddle is perfectly complemented by the electric teal color of the edges around the paddle, and is the same color as the grip.
The paddle is one that I would personally purchase if I was interested in aesthetics alone, because I really like the appearance, it gives the vibe that you are a serious player if you are using it.
Warming up and playing against opponents with this paddle was a great experience because my opponents were already seemingly thrown off by the paddle’s aesthetics and the power that it had, so it made my first few rounds of play easy wins.
This alone made me take a major liking to the paddle, but as always, we will review the pros and cons below.
Playability
Though the Vapor Power paddle is hailed for its power, however, I thought the Vapor Power was a great all-around paddle. I felt that I was able to hit good shots for each part of the court. I found that the paddle has a large sweet spot, and miss hits seem to magically make a decent shot.
Control
The shape of the paddle is wider than others I have played with, and as previously mentioned, the paddle has a large sweet spot.
I think this is likely because of the shape of the paddle and the core. It is a massive upside for the control of the paddle! I could hit the ball off center and still feel like I got a good shot, which is a great feature.
Specifically, I found that I was able to have great control over my shots at the net. I felt confident hitting dinks and controlling the pace of the game. I was able to readily slow down and speed up shots when necessary and put shots away at the net easily.
Spin
The Vapor Power provides a massive amount of spin on the ball. I was very impressed by the spin that the paddle produced, and found that when driving the ball, I was able to produce massive amounts of topspin.
As someone who slices frequently, I loved the spin that I got off of each shot. I found that this paddle enhanced my third shot greatly, and many shots stayed low, which made it very difficult for opponents to get to and get a good shot on.
The Vapor Power has the best spin out of all of the paddles that I have reviewed so far, and I was very impressed with it. For players who are looking to get more spin on shots, I think this is a great pick for you.
Power
Most players would buy a paddle with the name “Vapor Power” for the main reason of getting big power and pop on their shots.
If you are reading this article because you are interested in enhancing this part of your play, then I believe this paddle lives up to its name.
This paddle allowed me to get massive pace on the ball that I feel like really elevated my game. My drives seemed to paint the lines, and they were very difficult for other players to return. The paddle also did not disappoint on big shots at the net, which were virtually unreturnable.
I would recommend the Vapor Power to players who are looking to upgrade the power, pace, and intensity of their shots.
Cost Implications
The paddle retails for $169.99 on 11six24’s website. This is the only place that I found where you can buy the Vapor Power. I believe that the price point is worth it for the quality of paddle that you receive.
You also receive a paddle cover with the purchase. That said, David (CEO) of 11six24 was kind enough to provide an $10 off discount code to my readers, so this paddle even gets more affordable.
Alternative
A newer option from 11six24 is the Alpha Pro Power, which releases on 7/1.
The paddle will retail for $199.99 and has received very positive reviews so far!
Other Reviews
Another thing that I found impressive about the 11six24 paddle is that the paddle has a 4.83 based on over 750 reviews on the 11six24 website.
Here are my two favorite reviews, covering a strong recommendation from a 4.5 player and another player who recommended this paddle over the Honolulu J2k, which is one of my favorite new paddles.
Paddle Specifications
Here are the impressive specifications (per 11six24’s website):
- Average Weight: 8.0 – 8.3 oz
- Paddle Length: 16.25 in
- Paddle Width: 7.75 in
- Core Thickness: 16mm
- Handle length: 5.75 in
- Grip Circumference: 4.125
- Swing Weight: 114-117
- Twist Weight: 7.0
- Surround material: Closed Cell EVA Foam
- Surface material: Carbon Fiber Composite
- Core Material: Floating Polypropylene Honeycomb
- Edge Guard: reinforced for stability and durability
- USAPA Approved: Yes
Should You Purchase the Vapor Power?
The Vapor Power a great paddle for players who are looking to get more power on their shots, along with added control and spin. It allows for big topspin, pace control, and strong drives. All shots were made simple with the large sweet spot of the paddle.
The Vapor Power was very impressive from its aesthetic value to playability that backed up its looks! An overall great pick for players who are looking to advance their game on all fronts.
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