11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN CRBN-1X
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN CRBN-1X takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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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
Specs
| $190 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 119 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.6 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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 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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN 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 CRBN-1X leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (83 vs 78).
Sweet spot
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Consistency
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 4 points (89 vs 85).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-1X
Take CRBN 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 CRBN-1X review →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 CRBN-1X vs 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-1X or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- CRBN 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 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 CRBN-1X. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN CRBN-1X or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- CRBN CRBN-1X measures 89 on power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core swinging at 119 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN 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 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 CRBN-1X, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN CRBN-1X carries the higher forgiveness score (86) as a result.
- 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?
- CRBN CRBN-1X: 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN-1X, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN CRBN-1X avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN CRBN-1X is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN CRBN-1X rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN CRBN-1X at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (119 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the CRBN CRBN-1X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN-1X leads on twist weight by 6 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $220 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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