11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 Review

I’m only talking about the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 16mm elongated pickleball paddle here. Same Power 2 family, different animal in the hand. The elongated shape changes the feel, reach, leverage, and forgiveness enough that it deserves its own review. I already covered more of the Hex Grit story in my 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 review, so this one stays on the Hurache-X and what it did during actual games.

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My first few games with it

Third game in, I finally stopped babying the swing. I brushed through a topspin approach, watched the Franklin X-40 dive, and had that little paddle-reviewer problem where you try not to smile because you still need to be honest.

I put about 16 hours on the 16mm Hurache-X Power 2 and paid closest attention to serves, topspin approaches, transition shots, slice dinks, resets, sound, grip feel, and what changed after I added weight. I used the Franklin X-40 during this testing. I did not get to try it with the LT Pro ball.

The paddle felt light and poppy at first, then became more plush after several hours. Once I added weight, it started acting like a paddle I could trust in messy points. The face grabbed the ball with a gritty, connected bite, the ball dipped harder than expected, and I could move it around the court without feeling like I had to baby the swing.

The player I’d hand this to first

I would hand the Hurache-X Power 2 to a player who already knows how to brush the ball on purpose. A 4.0-ish player who drives, rolls, serves with shape, and attacks transition balls will probably feel at home faster than a newer player who mostly blocks and hopes.

Is the Hurache-X Power 2 easy to control?

The Hurache-X Power 2 is controllable when you shape the ball, but it is not as automatic when you flatten the ball. On topspin drives, the face felt grippy, the ball dipped hard, and the shot stayed safer than the swing speed had any right to be.

On flat resets, the face felt more reactive, and the ball carried a little deeper than I wanted. If you already shape the ball, you will probably find the good stuff faster. If you live on dead hands and soft blocks, bring patience and maybe a towel for your feelings.

Who this paddle helps most

The Hurache-X Power 2 helps aggressive players who use spin to create margin. If your game is built around serves, topspin approaches, rolls, and slice pressure, this paddle gives you more ways to make opponents uncomfortable.

During fast points, the paddle felt best when I accelerated through the ball. The face had a gritty grab, the ball came off heavy, and shots that might normally drift long had a better chance of diving down into the court.

The ugly version shows up when you poke at the ball. If you guide, block, or baby soft shots without spin, the same pop that helps attacks can leave little meatballs sitting up.

Paddle at a glance

The Hurache-X Power 2 is an elongated 16mm paddle with a spin-heavy personality. The stock build is playable, but my test paddle became much better after break-in and added weight.

Specs people actually ask for

The number that mattered most on my paddle was the low stock weight. At 7.9 ounces, the Hurache-X Power 2 felt quick, but it also felt too light and hollow until I added weight.

The spec sheet only gets you to the parking lot. On court, the light stock build made the paddle fast, the gritty face made the ball dive, and the missing weight showed up when I wanted more solidity through contact.

Weight and feel can vary enough that I would not judge this paddle by one number alone. My paddle came in at 7.9 ounces, while other testers have reported different stock weights within the same general family. A lighter Hurache-X Power 2 gives you fast hands, a crisp strike, and easy acceleration, but it can feel less planted on blocks and resets. A slightly heavier setup gives you more stability, but if you get greedy with tape, your hands may start moving like they ate gumbo before a firefight.

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What actually matters on court

The Hurache-X Power 2 is at its best when the ball is being brushed, rolled, sliced, or bent. When I used spin with intent, the face felt secure, the ball left with shape, and I could pressure opponents without feeling like I was swinging off a boat dock in a storm.

Serves got deeper

My serves were more consistently deep with this paddle. The face felt grabby instead of slick, the Franklin X-40 carried with heavier rotation, and I left fewer short serves sitting there like a free snack.

It was not some cartoon hammer effect. I trusted the face enough to swing through the ball. The serve can still run long if you flatten it out and expect the grit to do all your homework.

The shot I kept wanting to hit

The shot I kept hunting was the topspin approach. I could swing through the Franklin X-40, feel the face grab, and watch the ball dive instead of drifting long.

This is the shot that sold me on the Hurache-X Power 2. If your approach game depends on lifting and rolling through the ball, this paddle gives you a nasty little green light.

The slice dink surprised me

My slice backhand dink became more aggressive. On a crosscourt dink, the face grabbed the ball, the flight stayed low with extra bite, and the dink felt like it could cause trouble instead of just keeping me alive.

Too much wrist without enough height can pull the ball down. This paddle rewards spin, but it still expects you to give the ball a safe window over the net. The paddle is not a babysitter.

The shot that needed babysitting

Flat resets were the biggest adjustment for me. When I tried to absorb pace with a dead face, the paddle gave me a little extra jump. Not crazy. Not unusable. Just enough to remind me that this thing likes shape better than panic blocking.

Players who reset with a little shape will adjust faster. Players who depend on soft, flat blocks may find the first few sessions twitchy, especially before the paddle breaks in.

The sweet zone felt fine to me

I did not notice a meaningful dead spot near the top during my testing. The sweet zone felt plenty usable, contact stayed predictable in normal match play, and I never felt forced to avoid the upper part of the face.

Some players may experience the top differently depending on contact point and weight setup. If you consistently strike high near the tip, test that zone before trusting it in a tight match.

Break-in notes

I expected spin. I did not expect the paddle to change as much as it did after a few hours, and I did not expect weight to make that big of a difference.

Out of the box, the Hurache-X Power 2 felt light, poppy, and a little hollow. Around the fourth hour, the sharp early jump started calming down. The contact became more plush, the ball stayed on the face a touch better, and I stopped feeling like the paddle was trying to win the point without asking me first.

My weight setup

The Hurache-X Power 2 needs weight for my game. Stock at 7.9 ounces, it felt too light, too hollow, and not stable enough once points got fast and messy.

I first added 12 grams, about 0.4 ounces, to bring the paddle to 8.3 ounces. After trying different placements, I settled on 3 grams at 12 o’clock, 5 o’clock, and 7 o’clock.

That setup gave me the balance I wanted. Contact felt more solid, the ball still jumped with spin, and I kept enough quickness at the kitchen.

I also tried weight at 12, 3, and 9 o’clock. That setup was a cannon on drives. The ball fired through the court, but I gave up more hand speed than I wanted.

Do not over-weight the paddle just because the first drive makes you grin. If your hands slow down at the kitchen, you fixed one problem and bought another.

Sound, grip, and packaging notes

The Hurache-X Power 2 did not have the sharp, hollow pop I was expecting once it settled in. The sound leaned more toward a muted thud, which I prefer, especially after the early poppiness calmed down.

The stock grip felt thin, and I would replace it. The handle is listed at 6 inches, but in my hand it did not feel dramatically longer than what I am used to. I was hoping for a little more room, not a deal breaker, just one of those tiny gear goblin notes that shows up after a few games.

The paddle cover was a nice bonus that provided great protection during transit, shipping was fast, and scratches on the white edge guard were hard to notice.

Who gets along with this thing?

This paddle makes a lot more sense if you already know how to brush the ball on purpose. A 4.0-ish player who drives, rolls, and attacks transition balls will probably feel at home faster than a newer player who mostly blocks and hopes.

For intermediate players, the paddle can still work, but it tells on you. A good brush dives. A stiff block floats. It’s like a rude little teacher.

A quick note on the Hurache-X shape

The Hurache-X shape is for the player who likes a little extra reach and does not mind managing the longer face. The Hurache-X is the elongated member of the Power 2 family. I’ve spent time with the Vapor and Ultre shapes as well, and I’ll publish a full Vapor vs Ultre vs Hurache-X comparison after I finish additional side-by-side testing with all three. The longer profile helped on serves and reaching attacks, while the 6 inch handle gives players more room if they like a two-handed backhand.

I’m not trying to crown one 11SIX24 shape king of the bayou here. If you like elongated paddles and want the Power 2 feel in that format, the Hurache-X is the version that fits that request.

The tradeoff is forgiveness. More reach can mean a smaller comfort window if your contact is scattered all over the face like loose crawfish in the cooler.

What kind of player should also look around?

Don’t buy this because the internet is talking about it. Buy it if your game actually wants what this paddle gives. If you want elongated reach, heavy spin, and a paddle that responds well to tuning, the Hurache-X Power 2 belongs on your list.

If you want a softer, flatter reset paddle, look for something less lively. If you want maximum forgiveness, consider a wider shape. If you want more background on the Power 2 surface feel, read my 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 review, where I spent more time on the Hex Grit discussion.

Pros and cons

I like paddles that show their teeth early. This one does. The good stuff is obvious, and so are the little gremlins.

Who should buy or skip it

Buy the Hurache-X Power 2 if you want an elongated paddle that turns spin into pressure. It fits players who serve deep, attack with topspin, roll through transition, and want their slice dinks to bite.

That player gets the fun version. The face feels grippy, the ball dives or skids, and aggressive shots feel safer without turning the paddle into some wild bazooka.

Skip the Hurache-X Power 2 if your soft game depends on flat, dead contact. This paddle can be controlled, but the easiest control comes when you give the ball shape.

For a touch-first player, the face may feel too lively, the ball may float on resets, and a few cheap popups may appear until the hands adjust. That is the mistake I would try to avoid before spending the money.

Hurache X Shape FAQ

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