11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid
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
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, which costs $190.
Power
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
87 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
83 vs 83
Hand speed
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid
114 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$180 at IQ 84.1 vs $190 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid · $180 · IQ 84.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power89
- 87Control85
- 91Spin88
- 83Forgiveness83
- 84Sweet spot85
- 87Stability85
- 71Maneuverability72
- 86Pop84
- 84Touch83
- 85Consistency85
- 81Swing weight81
- 82Twist weight79
- 59Launch angle61
- 87Plow through86
- 83Softness85
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid 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 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 — better | 84.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 114 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.4 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| 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 Hybrid verdict
The shape most Loco buyers should start with. It keeps the long handle and most of the drive output while widening the face enough to make off-center contact survivable.
The verdict
These two score within a few points of each other on every Paddle DNA trait. The decision comes down to core (16 mm Foam-injected polymer vs 16 mm Full foam dual-density core), static weight (8.3 oz vs 8.2 oz), price ($190 vs $180).
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 83.6 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.3 oz on the Pegasus Gen 3, 8.2 oz on the Loco 16mm Hybrid.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 83.3 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.3 oz on the Pegasus Gen 3, 8.2 oz on the Loco 16mm Hybrid.
- Spin
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 84.7 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.3 oz on the Pegasus Gen 3, 8.2 oz on the Loco 16mm Hybrid.
- Spin
- Control
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 83.4 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.3 oz on the Pegasus Gen 3, 8.2 oz on the Loco 16mm Hybrid.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you prefer a 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core — it gives up nothing measurable to Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid if you prefer a 16 mm Full foam dual-density core — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On individual traits they are close to identical.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid, at 114 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 16mm Hybrid?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 89 for power.
- 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?
- 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 Hybrid. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 83 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.3 and 6.4.
- 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 Hybrid: 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 Hybrid rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. The two score within a few points on every trait, so this would be a lateral move. At $190 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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