11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN-1X
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-1X 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 value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN-1X, which costs $220.
Power
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
89 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 83
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 119 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $220 at IQ 87.5
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 · $190 · IQ 85.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power89
- 87Control89
- 91Spin94
- 83Forgiveness86
- 84Sweet spot88
- 87Stability89
- 71Maneuverability71
- 86Pop83
- 84Touch87
- 85Consistency89
- 81Swing weight79
- 82Twist weight88
- 59Launch angle57
- 87Plow through88
- 83Softness78
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN-1X specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | CRBN-1X |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 87.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 119 |
| 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 Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Foam-injected edge-wall polymer |
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.
CRBN-1X verdict
The spin-first elongated build for players who care about how a paddle is made. Foam-injected edge walls widen the sweet spot on a shape that usually punishes off-center contact.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN-1X scores 88 against 82 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, forgiveness, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $30 cheaper at $190.
Twist weight
CRBN-1X leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (83 vs 78).
Sweet spot
CRBN-1X leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Consistency
CRBN-1X leads by 4 points (89 vs 85).
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
CRBN-1X
CRBN-1X is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 88 vs 84, twist weight 88 vs 82, forgiveness 86 vs 83. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN-1X
CRBN-1X is a narrow pick at this level — spin 94 vs 91, forgiveness 86 vs 83, touch 87 vs 84. At 119 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 87.3 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $30.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 82 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $30.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+5). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →CRBN-1X
Take CRBN-1X if you want twist weight (+6), sweet spot (+4), consistency (+4). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-1X review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN-1X FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the CRBN-1X?
- CRBN-1X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.5 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN-1X leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for CRBN-1X. 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 CRBN-1X?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 89 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN-1X at 89 versus 87. 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?
- CRBN-1X scores 94 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 91 for the Raw carbon friction face on 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN-1X, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 83). Its 6.6 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. CRBN-1X: 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 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?
- CRBN-1X is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz, though swing weight differs (117 vs 119) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the CRBN-1X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN-1X leads on twist weight by 6 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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