11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X 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
- 89Power91
- 87Control88
- 91Spin90
- 83Forgiveness86
- 84Sweet spot88
- 87Stability90
- 71Maneuverability70
- 86Pop87
- 84Touch85
- 85Consistency88
- 81Swing weight82
- 82Twist weight87
- 59Launch angle58
- 87Plow through89
- 83Softness88
Specs
| $190 | Price | $270 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 119 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.7 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| 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 X verdict
The elongated end of the TruFoam family. Full-foam construction keeps resets soft while the extra length adds the reach the Genesis 1 gives up.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN TruFoam Genesis X scores 87 against 82 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, stability, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $80 cheaper at $190.
Twist weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 5 points (87 vs 82).
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 5 points (88 vs 83).
Sweet spot
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis X if you want twist weight (+5), softness (+5), sweet spot (+4). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you prefer a hybrid face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to CRBN TruFoam Genesis X.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis X vs 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis X. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X measures 91 on power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm Full TruFoam core core swinging at 119 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X at 88 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 91 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis X. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN TruFoam Genesis X carries the higher forgiveness score (86) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 costs $190, $80 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 X: 16 mm Full TruFoam 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 X, 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 X avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (119 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads on twist weight by 5 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $270 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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