11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 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
- 89Power93
- 87Control84
- 91Spin93
- 83Forgiveness78
- 84Sweet spot80
- 87Stability84
- 71Maneuverability66
- 86Pop82
- 84Touch84
- 85Consistency86
- 81Swing weight88
- 82Twist weight74
- 59Launch angle57
- 87Plow through93
- 83Softness88
Specs
| $190 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 120 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.1 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.6 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 TruFoam Genesis 1 verdict
The elongated Genesis is the heaviest, most leveraged paddle in the TruFoam line. Full foam replaces the honeycomb core entirely, which is why it holds a plush, long-dwell feel at a 14 mm thickness that would normally play stiff.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 82 against 74 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on control, stability, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $90 cheaper at $190.
Twist weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 8 points (82 vs 74).
Swing weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 7 points (88 vs 81).
Plow through
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 6 points (93 vs 87).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (83 vs 78).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want twist weight (+8), forgiveness (+5), maneuverability (+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 TruFoam Genesis 1
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 if you want swing weight (+7), plow through (+6), softness (+5). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1. 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 TruFoam Genesis 1?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 measures 93 on power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core swinging at 120 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, with 6.3 twist weight against 6.1. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher forgiveness score (83) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 costs $190, $90 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 TruFoam Genesis 1: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, at 5.6 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 TruFoam Genesis 1 avoids.
- 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. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 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 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on twist weight by 8 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $190 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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