11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power 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
- 89Power90
- 87Control84
- 91Spin90
- 83Forgiveness88
- 84Sweet spot90
- 87Stability88
- 71Maneuverability70
- 86Pop88
- 84Touch78
- 85Consistency86
- 81Swing weight80
- 82Twist weight88
- 59Launch angle56
- 87Plow through88
- 83Softness74
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 85.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | TruFoam single-piece 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.
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power verdict
CRBN put its foam core in the widebody 1X shape. Twist weight 88 and sweet spot 90 make it the most stable power paddle in the database on off-center contact.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 74 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on control, launch angle, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $40 cheaper at $190.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (83 vs 74).
Sweet spot
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Touch
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Twist weight
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
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 TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 90 vs 84, forgiveness 88 vs 83, twist weight 88 vs 82. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
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). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $40.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $40.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
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 — softness 83 vs 74. Its 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+9), touch (+6). 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 TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want sweet spot (+6), twist weight (+6), forgiveness (+5). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. 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 TruFoam Power?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power measures 90 on power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core 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 84. 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 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 costs $190, $40 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 TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 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?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 9 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $190 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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