11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, which costs $200.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
87 vs 78
Forgiveness
Too close to call
83 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $200 at IQ 82.3
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 · $190 · IQ 85.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power92
- 87Control78
- 91Spin90
- 83Forgiveness82
- 84Sweet spot82
- 87Stability84
- 71Maneuverability74
- 86Pop90
- 84Touch72
- 85Consistency80
- 81Swing weight76
- 82Twist weight80
- 59Launch angle60
- 87Plow through88
- 83Softness60
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 — better | 82.3 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.6 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam |
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 verdict
A drive-oriented hybrid with unusually high spin. The Pegasus rewards players who swing through the ball rather than block it back.
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 verdict
A pure drive paddle. Power 92, pop 90 and plow-through 88 put it in the top tier for pace, and spin 90 means those drives still dip inside the baseline.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 60 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 — a 23-point gap. They are effectively level on power, stability, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($190 vs $200) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 23 points (83 vs 60).
Touch
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
Control
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (87 vs 78).
Consistency
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (85 vs 80).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 85 vs 80, control 87 vs 78, sweet spot 84 vs 82. Twist weight 6.3 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Control
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is a narrow pick at this level — control 87 vs 78, touch 84 vs 72, consistency 85 vs 80. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 84 vs 72, control 87 vs 78, spin 91 vs 90. Swing weight 117 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 83 vs 60, twist weight 82 vs 80, forgiveness 83 vs 82. Its 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+23), touch (+12), control (+9). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 if you want pop (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 82.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 23 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 scores 92 for power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 78. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 91 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 90 for the Raw carbon fiber face on 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, with the higher forgiveness score (83 vs 82). 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.6 vs 6.3), but 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 makes it back on sweet spot (84) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core with a Raw carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 83 and sweet spot 84 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz, though swing weight differs (117 vs 116) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 23 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $190 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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