11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
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 and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated, which costs $180.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Control
87 vs 82
Forgiveness
83 vs 76
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$180 at IQ 81.4 vs $190 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 · $190 · IQ 85.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power92
- 87Control82
- 91Spin88
- 83Forgiveness76
- 84Sweet spot79
- 87Stability82
- 71Maneuverability67
- 86Pop86
- 84Touch80
- 85Consistency83
- 81Swing weight86
- 82Twist weight72
- 59Launch angle60
- 87Plow through91
- 83Softness84
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated 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 16mm Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 — better | 81.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Full foam dual-density core |
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 16mm Elongated verdict
A full-foam power paddle at roughly a hundred dollars under the comparable CRBN and JOOLA builds. The fiberglass middle layer is what produces the pop; the foam is what stops that pop turning brittle.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 82 against 72 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on power, spin, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($190 vs $180) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 10 points (82 vs 72).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points (83 vs 76).
Control
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (87 vs 82).
Sweet spot
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (84 vs 79).
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 the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 83 vs 76, twist weight 82 vs 72, sweet spot 84 vs 79. Twist weight 6.3 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
- 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 — forgiveness 83 vs 76, control 87 vs 82, maneuverability 71 vs 67. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Pegasus Gen 3, elongated on the Loco 16mm Elongated.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 83 vs 76, twist weight 82 vs 72. Its 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want twist weight (+10), forgiveness (+7), control (+5). 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 16mm Elongated
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated if you want swing weight (+5), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 81.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated. 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 16mm Elongated?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated scores 92 for power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam dual-density core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 82. 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 88 for the Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face on Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated. In practice a 3-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 76). Its 6.3 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- 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. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated: 16 mm Full foam dual-density core with a Carbon–fiberglass–carbon 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. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated 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 118) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on twist weight by 10 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $190 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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