11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 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 TruFoam Genesis 3, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
87 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 83
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $280 at IQ 85.9
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 · $190 · IQ 85.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power90
- 87Control87
- 91Spin93
- 83Forgiveness84
- 84Sweet spot86
- 87Stability87
- 71Maneuverability70
- 86Pop81
- 84Touch86
- 85Consistency88
- 81Swing weight83
- 82Twist weight82
- 59Launch angle57
- 87Plow through88
- 83Softness88
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 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 TruFoam Genesis 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 85.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.5 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | TruFoam full-foam 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 TruFoam Genesis 3 verdict
The hybrid sits between the other two Genesis shapes on every scored axis. If you cannot decide between reach and forgiveness, this is the shape that refuses to make you choose.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 86 against 81 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, spin, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $90 cheaper at $190.
Pop
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (86 vs 81).
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 5 points (88 vs 83).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.3 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $90.
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 85 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $90.
- Spin
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 86.8 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $90.
- Spin
- Touch
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 88 vs 83, forgiveness 84 vs 83. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want pop (+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 3
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 if you want softness (+5). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 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 — pop — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, at 116 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 TruFoam Genesis 3?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 90 for power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 87 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 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 TruFoam Genesis 3, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 83). Its 6.5 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, $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 3: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw 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 TruFoam Genesis 3 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 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 116) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on pop by 5 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $190 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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