11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
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 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 85), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
87 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
85 vs 83
Hand speed
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
111 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $220 at IQ 85
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 · $190 · IQ 85.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 89Power88
- 87Control85
- 91Spin91
- 83Forgiveness85
- 84Sweet spot86
- 87Stability86
- 71Maneuverability76
- 86Pop84
- 84Touch83
- 85Consistency85
- 81Swing weight76
- 82Twist weight82
- 59Launch angle61
- 87Plow through83
- 83Softness85
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 — better | 85 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.05 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.2 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) |
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.
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm verdict
The second-generation Loco in the hybrid shape keeps the dual-density foam core and adds Space Dust grit. A published 111 swing weight makes it quicker than most 16mm power hybrids, while the 6.7 twist weight keeps it stable.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm scores 76 against 71 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on control, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $30 cheaper at $190.
Maneuverability
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 5 points (76 vs 71).
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (81 vs 76).
Plow through
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 4 points (87 vs 83).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.3 vs 84.9 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $30.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $30.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 85.1 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $30.
- Plow through
- Control
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $30.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+5), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you want maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm review →Where to Buy
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 85), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 111 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 Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 89 for power against 88 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. That comes from a 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 85. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 91 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (85 vs 83). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.3 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 costs $190, $30 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm: 16 mm Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) core with a T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.3 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 85 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm at 8.05 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads on maneuverability by 5 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $190 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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