An Unlikely Union: Dekel Bar Signs with 11Six24

Dekel will debut the new Vapor Power 2 at PPA Masters in January, the first full-foam, UPA-A-approved paddle from 11Six24

A few days ago, Dekel Bar posted to Instagram that his time at JOOLA had come to an end.

"Thank you Joola for 2 amazing years! I’ve enjoyed every minute with this great team on and off the court!" he wrote.

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Bar expressed appreciation for the brand's support "through the highs and the lows" and ended with a bit of a teaser:

Goodbyes are never easy but I am very excited for what’s ahead.

It didn't take long to learn what that is: Dekel Bar is the new, and first, UPA-signed pro for 11Six24.

11Six24 founder David Groechel confirmed the move to The Dink, adding that he and Dekel met through mutual friends.

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"He tried the new paddles, and it all went from there," he said.

That new paddle is the Vapor Power 2 with HexGrit, a new technical advancement for the brand. It's also the first full-foam paddle from 11Six24.

The paddle should be UPA-A-approved shortly. David plans to offer a limited quantity of USAP-approved models – available in their signature shapes: Hurrache-X, Vapor, and Pegasus – within the next couple of months.

As for Dekel, he should be wielding the new paddle at PPA Masters in early January.