11SIX24 Monarch All Court Review
The paddle line to rule them all.
We’ve already reviewed the budget-friendly Jelly Bean, so it’s only fitting to follow up with its slightly improved brother. When comparing the two, the Monarch All Court’s differences are straightforward.
It’s everything the Jelly Bean is but turned up a few notches. It has more pop, more power, and increased stiffness. Adding to the comparison, the Monarch All Court is essentially 11SIX24’s Hurache-X Control+ except in a wide-body shape versus elongated.
This is perfect for those familiar with it who want a paddle with a larger sweet spot and faster hand speed. 11SIX24 has done a fantastic job consolidating its paddle lines into distinct playstyles to suit any need.
Specs
Price: $139.99 (Code: PBSTUDIO to bring it down to $130)
Shape: Wide (15.82” x 8.04”)
Thickness: 16mm
Core: Polymer
Face: Carbon Fiber + Fiberglass + Carbon Fiber
Handle: 5.75” (marketed 5.75 but more like 5.5)
Grip: 4.125”
Static Weight: 8.0-8.3 oz
Swing Weight: 109
Twist Weight: 7.24
RPM: 1910
Warranty: 180 Day
Design: Thermoformed, Fiberglass
The All Court’s Uniqueness
The biggest draw for me about this paddle is that it isn’t like most wide bodies. It’s not overly soft nor only focused on control.
Those previous complaints of this shape style can be forgotten. Placing the Monarch All Court on a spectrum of power would look like this.
When hitting with it, drives feel great but aren’t the “all gas no brakes” style of the PaddleTeks. I’d describe the All Court as the ultimate “Player’s Paddle”.
It does the important things really well without leaning too far toward control or power. While in the same vein, it doesn't sacrifice other preferred aspects like faster hand speed, more spin, or a larger sweet spot.
This paddle isn’t flashy or revolutionary with new tech. Instead, it’s exactly what a majority of players want without a high-end price tag or glaring flaws.
All that said, I would caution players who tend to pop the ball up when using anything but control paddles. This may not be your perfect choice. Similarly, top-spin rolls at the kitchen may feel harder due to the All Court’s stiffer nature.
Sweet Spot
Thermoformed paddles in standard or wide-body shapes thrive with oversized sweet spots, and this paddle is no exception. Just like the Jelly Bean, if you’re not connecting, it’s not the paddle’s fault.
The All Court boosted my confidence by minimizing my margin for error. I hardly ever had to worry about off-hits, and to me, this is an understated benefit when on the court.
Now, if you’re coming from tennis and used to hitting a sweet spot higher up on the paddle then wide-body paddles may not be for you. The shape of the good-feeling area changes with the face.
Besides the sweet spot, there are more perks to wide bodies which are leading to their increased popularity:
Extra stability
Low stock weight = fast in the hand
Plenty of room for customizing before it feels too heavy
Setup
As for my personal customization, I added the following:
~5” strips of 0.5g tungsten tape at 3 & 9 o’clock (total added weight of 0.17oz).
1oz Slyce cap to handle (not necessary add-on).
Pink Hesacore plus overgrip (also not necessary).
Against conventional logic, I added the tungsten to increase the paddle’s plow-through, not the stability. The All Court is already really stable and doesn’t twist much in the hand. Instead, I wanted something to make drives feel like they were pushing the ball around rather than the inverse.
My setup increased the swing weight from 109 to 111, static weight from 8 to 9.2oz, and twist weight from 7.24 to 7.8. The small bump in swing weight shows how much more room for customization there is. I could’ve added more tape in different spots to fit other preferences.
As for the weight increase, I couldn’t tell. It was almost unbelievable when I finally weighed it because it didn’t feel heavy at all. Truly, I think this paddle plays great in its stock form, so don’t jump to these modifications until you’ve given it a few sessions.
Closing Thoughts
The Monarch line of paddles has some of the best price-to-performance ratios on the market. This statement holds true even before applying a discount code to them.
A high-performance all-court paddle is a steal at $130.
The 11SIX24 Monarch All Court is perfect for current users of the Volair Forza Mach 2 (16mm) looking to upgrade. You’ll stay with the same shape while noticing a slight bump in pop and power with the transition from a softer to stiffer paddle.
You should avoid the Monarch All Court if:
You don’t like wide-body shapes.
Don’t prefer longer handles.
Avoid stiffer-feeling paddles.
That said, bangers beware. If you or others consider that your playstyle, then you’d be more suited with the wide-bodied JOOLA Scorpeus 3S or PaddleTek ALW-C/ESQ-C. Conversely, softer and more controlled players may prefer the PIKKL Hurricane Pro (16mm), 11SIX24 Jelly Bean (16mm), or Volair Forza Mach 2 (16mm).
Overall, the Monarch All Court is an easy choice for everyone else. It has all the benefits of a wide-body paddle without any of the drawbacks. All it needs is a player to rule over the next King or Queen of the court.
Interested in buying one?
If you plan to pick one of these up, you can use code PBSTUDIO to save $10 on your order with the link below.