Three of the more interesting paddle releases this year all take very different approaches. The Six Zero Coral Pro builds on one of my favorite Gen 4 paddle lineups with more spin and durability. The 11SIX24 Power 2 Ultre brings a new shape to one of the best power paddle series on the market. And the LUZZ Frozen Inferno introduces a weather-resistant foam concept that could solve a problem many foam paddles struggle with.
I’ve spent time testing all three and in this article I’ll break down what they are, how they play, and who I think should consider them.
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The Ultre is a new shape and is the 4th option to be added to their Power 2 lineup. It’s a longer hybrid shape with a squared top and no taper. It’s longer than your typical hybrid but shorter than an elongated option. It maxes out the available dimensions allowed with its 16.35” x 7.65” design.
11SIX24 is known for having created their own unique shapes though they recently signed on several PPA pro players and they wanted something more traditional and thus the Ultre was created. Though it’s still not 100% traditional with its longer hybrid design, I like it and think it works well.
The Power 2 series from 11SIX24 is one of the paddles I recommend most often. It checks a lot of boxes from a performance standpoint without being overpriced. You get elite offense, a stable feel with a forgiving sweet spot, and top-tier spin production from all areas of the court.
The Ultre keeps those strengths while bringing a slightly different feel. The impact sensation is a touch softer and more hollow than the other shapes in the series, which I actually preferred. It’s comfortable on contact and strikes a nice middle ground between being too soft or too stiff, making it easy for a wide range of players to adapt to.
If you’re looking for a power paddle and generally prefer elongated shapes, the Ultre is a strong option, though I’d add some weight if you want a more traditional elongated-style balance. You give up a little length, but not enough that most players will notice. What you will notice is the increase in forgiveness. And if you typically prefer hybrid shapes, the Ultre is an easy recommendation. It moves well out of the box, feels balanced in hand, and doesn’t require much or any customization to play well.
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The original non-Pro Coral series launched in December 2025 as a USAP-approved paddle. In the months that followed, UPA-A-approved only paddles started gaining popularity because they could use grittier surface textures for more spin. Six Zero saw this and said, “We can do that too.”
The Coral Pro series was born.
It uses the same Gen 4 foam core construction and durable Diamond Tough Grit surface as the original Coral, but Six Zero doubled the amount of diamond particles in the texture and increased the grit level. The result is a Coral that spins better, especially around the net, while also improving the already good grit durability of the original.
The Coral Pro plays a lot like the original USAP Coral series, which is a good thing. The biggest differences are a small bump in offense and improved spin. My testing put it in the 60th to 70th firepower percentile depending on the shape which lands in the all-court category. It has some offense to tap into while keeping a high level of control from its consistent bounce and not overly reactive pop.
The extra spin is measurable in testing (~50 RPM improvement), but I notice it most on dinks and roll volleys where the grittier surface grabs the ball better. Additionally, we got a bump in grit durability with its Rz retention score going up from 92% to 95%. So you get a grittier, more durable surface over the USAP version.
The feel is also very similar to the original, with a slightly softer, denser impact feel while playing just a touch stiffer overall.
Most importantly, the added offense and spin don’t come at the expense of control. It remains a very easy paddle to trust, and the hybrid shape continues to be the standout of the lineup.
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The original LUZZ Inferno was one of the biggest surprise hits of 2025 and remains a popular paddle today. For the Frozen Inferno, LUZZ took the same MPP floating foam platform and set out to make it more controllable while adding a unique feature we haven’t really seen before: a weather-resistant foam paddle that’s designed to play more consistently across different temperatures.
One of the challenges with foam paddles is that cold weather can give paddles a brittle feeling, creating a much harsher impact feel than what you’d experience in normal playing conditions. I love that LUZZ is trying to address that problem.
In hot weather, I can confirm the Frozen Inferno doesn’t play noticeably different from regular conditions. I also attempted a few cold-weather experiments, but they didn’t turn out well and I wasn’t able to gather any meaningful data. For now, I’ll have to wait until temperatures cool down and revisit the testing then.
Part of the goal with the Frozen Inferno was to make it more controllable, and it succeeds thanks to a lower pop profile. In my database, the original Inferno ranks in the 93rd percentile for pop while the Frozen Inferno comes in at 67th percentile. What’s interesting is that both paddles rank in the 94th percentile for power.
It’s a nice combination. You get more control on resets and at the kitchen while still having plenty of power available when it’s time to put a ball away. Compared to the original, there’s a bigger gap between what you get on short swings versus full swings. The offense is still there, but it’s less explosive on touch shots and counters.
The feel is also dramatically different. The impact feel and sound are incredibly deep. It’s one of the most unique sensations I’ve experienced in a paddle and honestly makes it fun to hit even before you start thinking about performance.
The Frozen Inferno shares the same swing weight and twist weight profile as the original, but its balance point is higher at 247 mm versus 244 mm. As a result, it feels heavier in hand than the swing weight would suggest. If you’re sensitive to head-heavy or heavier-feeling paddles, that’s something to be aware of.
If you’re currently playing the original Inferno and want more control, the Frozen Inferno is a solid upgrade, though I’d recommend adding a 9g Cap Coin to help balance the weight. And if you’re a paddle enthusiast who enjoys trying unique products, you won’t find many paddles more unique than this one. The feel alone makes it worth experiencing, and the weather-resistance claims could end up being a meaningful differentiator if they prove to work as advertised. That’s something I’ll be testing more in the future.
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Braydon Unsicker is the founder of Pickleball Effect and has been reviewing pickleball gear since 2020. He’s known for independent, data-backed paddle reviews and hands-on testing that help players cut through marketing claims and make smarter equipment decisions.
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