11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2: Specs, Release Date and All Four Shapes Compared

It will be available in Huarache-X, Vapor, Ultré and Pegasus shapes. The construction is shared, but the measurements are not. Current blended swing-weight data stretches from about 111 for Pegasus to above 121 for Ultré. That is enough separation that choosing the right shape may matter as much as choosing Jelly Bean 2 over Power 2.

11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 at a glance

The Jelly Bean name is a little misleading

The name connects Jelly Bean 2 to the original. The construction, price and intended player do not. David has said the original 11SIX24 Jelly Bean will remain the entry-level value option. Jelly Bean 2 moves into a higher-performance foam category with HexGrit, more power by design and four shape choices.

Here is the cleanest way I can describe it before final testing: Jelly Bean 2 is a plush, high-dwell, low-end power paddle for players who want modern offense without the stiff, immediate response of a true power paddle.

Is Jelly Bean 2 a control, all-court or power paddle?

The labels are messy because this paddle sits between categories. 11SIX24 places Jelly Bean 2 at the low end of the power category. I would describe it as an aggressive all-court paddle: livelier than a traditional control paddle, softer than most true power paddles and much more performance-oriented than the original Jelly Bean.

• Control describes the soft response, dwell and pocketing reported in early testing.
• All-court describes the intended balance between offense and touch.
• Low-end power describes where 11SIX24 places its overall output.
• Sneaky power is tester language for pace that exceeds the soft, muted impact feedback.

Jelly Bean 2 vs. Power 2: this is more than a power difference

Jelly Bean 2 is not Power 2 with five percent less power. The ball is expected to stay on the face longer, the impact feels substantially softer in early testing and the extra pocketing may require different stroke timing. Players who find Power 2 too stiff or immediate may strongly prefer Jelly Bean 2. Players who bought Power 2 because they love explosive pop may still prefer it.

For more detail on how shape changes the Power 2 family, see my 11SIX24 Power 2 comparison. I have also tested the Vapor Power 2, Ultré Power 2, Huarache-X Power 2 and Pegasus Power 2.

Jelly Bean 2 is not the new budget Jelly Bean

The original Jelly Bean still owns the entry-level role. Jelly Bean 2 uses the name, but its $169.99 price, foam construction and performance target put it in a different category.

Jelly Bean 2 specifications: all four shapes compared

The measurements below are blended averages from two independently tested samples. Individual production paddles may vary, so blended results are more useful than presenting one sample as universal.

Pegasus wins the spreadsheet for quickness and measured stability. Ultré carries the highest measured swing weight and the most substantial swing profile on paper. Huarache-X gives elongated players the longest handle and the most reach in the JB2 family without the highest swing weight. Vapor is the familiar hybrid choice, but its current measurements are heavier than “middle ground” may sound.

What the numbers do not tell you

Swing weight can warn you about hand speed, and twist weight can suggest resistance to twisting on off-center contact. Neither number tells you exactly how the foam, face response, balance point and sweet-spot shape will behave when a speed-up reaches your hip or you are resetting from your shoelaces. The measurements narrow the decision. Final court testing still has to finish it.

Players planning to customize a paddle should also pay attention to starting swing weight. Adding weight can improve stability and plow-through, but Vapor and Ultré may have less room before they become cumbersome. My guide to adding weight to a pickleball paddle explains how placement changes the result.

Which Jelly Bean 2 shape should you buy?

This table gets you into the right neighborhood. Your preferred shape, stroke mechanics and tolerance for swing weight still get the final vote.

Pegasus vs. Vapor

Start with Pegasus when fast hands, a wider contact window and measured stability matter most. Start with Vapor when you prefer a familiar hybrid shape and want more reach than a widebody. The tradeoff is that Vapor currently carries almost eight more swing-weight points.

Huarache-X vs. Ultré

Both shapes favor reach, but they get there differently. Huarache-X gives you the longest handle and a lower swing weight. Ultré gives you the higher swing weight and the more substantial swing. Two-handed backhand players should start with Huarache-X; players who actively want plow-through may prefer Ultré.

What the high Vapor and Ultré swing weights mean

This is already one of the biggest buyer concerns surrounding the release. Current independent samples place Vapor near 119 and Ultré above 121. Those numbers point toward slower hand speed than many players expect from modern foam paddles, especially compared with the lighter Power 2 shapes.

Higher swing weight generally means more rotational mass moving through contact. The question is whether you still want that mass when somebody speeds the ball up at your right hip. Whether Vapor and Ultré play as heavy as the numbers suggest remains one of the most important questions for final testing. Players who routinely add perimeter weight should be especially cautious because both shapes may offer less customization room before the paddle becomes cumbersome.

How early testers describe the new foam

David Groechel described the core as a new all-foam formulation. Published third-party testing identifies the foam as EMA-based, but 11SIX24 has not fully disclosed the exact chemistry.

Early testers keep using the same words: soft, dense, plush, muted and high-dwell. The ball appears to sit on the face longer than it does on Power 2. That may help drops, resets, roll volleys and controlled counters, but players coming from crisp, immediate paddles may need a timing adjustment.

I am deliberately stopping short of turning those early descriptions into my own review. Final testing needs to answer whether the extra dwell actually improves panic resets and controlled counters, whether the muted feedback hides more pace than expected and how quickly each shape settles after break-in.

How powerful is Jelly Bean 2?

Jelly Bean 2 appears considerably stronger than the original Jelly Bean and traditional control paddles, but below Power 2 in immediate pop. Many early testers have sgreed that JB2 sits above Coral Pro for power while feeling softer and more muted.

Think usable power, not sledgehammer power. Early testers report that the paddle does not feel explosive at impact, yet the ball leaves with more pace than the plush feedback suggests. That is what “sneaky power” means here. I still want to see which shots produce it and whether that pace remains predictable when the point speeds up.

For a tested reference point, see my Six Zero Coral Pro review.

HexGrit, spin and surface durability

All four Jelly Bean 2 shapes use HexGrit. In third-party instrumented testing, all four received a Tier 1 spin-durability classification and measured between approximately 2,341 and 2,418 RPM. Separate surface testing also reported unusually high roughness measurements across the line.

I would not choose among the four shapes because one produced 40 or 70 more RPM in this sample set. Those small gaps are likely within normal testing variation. The useful conclusion is that all four landed in the same elite-spin neighborhood. Initial roughness, measured RPM and long-term spin durability are related, but they are not the same thing.

Is Jelly Bean 2 tournament legal?

Jelly Bean 2 is UPA-A approved. It is not USA Pickleball approved, and as of July 31, 2026, 11SIX24 had no plan to pursue USA Pickleball approval. Tournament players can verify current status through the official UPA-A approved paddle list and USA Pickleball approved paddle database.

Approval requirements vary by event, league and governing body. PickleTip explains the distinction in its guides to UPA-A-approved paddles, USA Pickleball-approved paddles and the broader USAP vs. UPA-A approval difference.

Is Jelly Bean 2 worth $169.99?

You are not paying $169.99 because this is a cheap Jelly Bean. You are paying for full-foam construction, HexGrit, elite measured spin and four legitimate shape choices at a lower price than Power 2.

It costs about $70 more than the original Jelly Bean and approximately $40 less than the Power 2 flagship tier. Power 2 may still justify the extra money for players chasing maximum raw power. Jelly Bean 2 may be the better value for players who find Power 2 too stiff or poppy, even before the savings enter the conversation.

At $169.99, each JB2 shape has to make its value case differently. Pegasus offers the strongest quickness-and-stability case on paper. Huarache-X gives elongated players the longest handle without the family’s highest swing weight. Vapor and Ultré need to prove that their extra swing mass pays players back during live play.

Who should buy Jelly Bean 2?

• Players who want foam softness without giving up offensive capability
• Players who prefer dwell, pocketing and muted impact feedback
• Players who find Power 2 too stiff or too poppy
• Players willing to trade some crispness for a softer response around the kitchen and through the transition zone
• Players who still want enough pace to finish points
• Improving players who want more performance headroom than a basic first paddle

An improving beginner could grow into Jelly Bean 2, with Pegasus presenting the easiest measured starting point for many newer players because it combines the lowest swing weight with the highest twist weight. Huarache-X may suit a newer player who already prefers an elongated paddle and longer handle. But $169.99 is a serious first-paddle purchase, and the higher swing weights of Vapor and Ultré may make simpler, lower-priced options more practical for many new players. My pickleball paddle buyer’s guide explains the broader decision.

Who may prefer something else?

• Players who want the stiffest and most explosive response available
• Players whose events require USA Pickleball approval
• Players who prioritize maximum hand speed and are considering Vapor or Ultré
• Traditionalists who prefer a crisp polypropylene-honeycomb feel
• Budget shoppers expecting the original Jelly Bean’s approximate $100 price

How I built this pre-launch read

I have had a front-row seat to Jelly Bean 2 from the early idea stage through core discussions, prototype revisions and pre-launch testing. Over roughly nine months, it developed from a concept David shared privately into a four-shape release.

For the specification table, I averaged two independently measured samples rather than treating one paddle as universal. Static weight, swing weight, twist weight and balance point can vary from unit to unit, so one clean-looking number can create false confidence.

For feel, sweet spot and playability, I kept tester observations separate from instrumented data. Words such as “massive sweet spot,” “buttery,” “sneaky power” and “soft around the net” are useful early evidence. They are not yet Coach Sid conclusions about all four final production paddles.

When final paddles arrive, I will test the questions that measurements cannot finish: rushed blocks, fast hands exchanges, transition resets, roll volleys, off-center contact, break-in changes and how each shape behaves when timing gets ugly. That is where paddles usually tell the truth, when the contact is rushed, the feet are late and the shot is not perfectly centered.

What we still do not know

11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 FAQ

My pre-launch verdict on Jelly Bean 2

Update log

• August 1, 2026: Published the pre-launch guide with blended measurements, shape recommendations, official approval resources, direct Power 2 comparisons and a final-testing checklist.