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Paddle Comparison

11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 vs Speedup Tide 14H

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2

Higher Swing Weight (power) (114.49 vs 113.74, +0.75)

Hand Speed

Speedup Tide 14H

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (114.49 vs 113.74)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.63 vs 6.09, +0.54)

Value

Speedup Tide 14H

Lower effective price ($159.99 vs $152.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

11SIX24
Speedup

Model

Vapor Jelly Bean 2
Tide 14H

Shape

Hybrid
Hybrid

Thickness

16mm
14mm

Weight

8.15 oz
8.0 oz

Swing Weight

114.49
113.74

Twist Weight

6.63
6.09

Play Style

all-court
all-court

Retail Price

$169.99
$169.99

Discount

$10 (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$159.99
$152.99

11SIX24

Vapor Jelly Bean 2

$159.99 (was $169.99)

Speedup

Tide 14H

$152.99 (was $169.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the 11SIX24 Vapor Jelly Bean 2 if…

  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.63 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

Pick the Speedup Tide 14H if…

  • You're price-conscious — about $7 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

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