11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series 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
- 89Power87
- 87Control90
- 91Spin93
- 83Forgiveness89
- 84Sweet spot90
- 87Stability88
- 71Maneuverability74
- 86Pop84
- 84Touch88
- 85Consistency89
- 81Swing weight74
- 82Twist weight88
- 59Launch angle55
- 87Plow through84
- 83Softness78
Specs
| $190 | Price | $170 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 114 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.6 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 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-3X Power Series verdict
The 3X keeps the 1X length but widens the face to 7.5 in and shortens the handle to 5.25 in, which buys a noticeably larger sweet spot at the cost of two-handed backhand room.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 81 against 74 for CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on control, maneuverability, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series is $20 cheaper at $170.
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points (81 vs 74).
Forgiveness
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 6 points (89 vs 83).
Sweet spot
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Twist weight
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+7), softness (+5), launch angle (+4). 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-3X Power Series
Take CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series if you want forgiveness (+6), sweet spot (+6), twist weight (+6). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series, 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 CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 measures 89 on power against 87 for CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series. That comes from a 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series at 90 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-3X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 91 for the Raw carbon friction face on 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series costs $170, $20 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 CRBN-3X Power Series: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges 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 5.25 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 CRBN-3X Power Series is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series at 8 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 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on swing weight by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $190 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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