11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 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
- 89Power90
- 87Control87
- 91Spin93
- 83Forgiveness84
- 84Sweet spot86
- 87Stability87
- 71Maneuverability70
- 86Pop81
- 84Touch86
- 85Consistency88
- 81Swing weight83
- 82Twist weight82
- 59Launch angle57
- 87Plow through88
- 83Softness88
Specs
| $190 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw 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 TruFoam Genesis 3 verdict
The hybrid sits between the other two Genesis shapes on every measured axis. If you cannot decide between reach and forgiveness, this is the shape that refuses to make you choose.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 should you buy?
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
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 vs 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 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 CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 measures 90 on power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 at 87 versus 87. Its 14 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 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 6.5 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core with a Raw 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 TruFoam Genesis 3, 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 TruFoam Genesis 3 avoids.
- 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. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 117) 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 $280 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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