11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Diadem Edge 18K V2
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
- 89Power84
- 87Control86
- 91Spin90
- 83Forgiveness82
- 84Sweet spot84
- 87Stability84
- 71Maneuverability76
- 86Pop78
- 84Touch84
- 85Consistency86
- 81Swing weight74
- 82Twist weight80
- 59Launch angle52
- 87Plow through80
- 83Softness72
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Diadem Edge 18K V2 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | Diadem Edge 18K V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 — better | 83.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.6 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Textured 18K raw carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam edge fill |
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.
Diadem Edge 18K V2 verdict
Diadem's 18K weave measures at the top end for spin without the harsh feedback most thermoformed elongated paddles carry. It is the balanced option in a category full of specialists.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 72 for Diadem Edge 18K V2 — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, twist weight, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($190 vs $180) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points (83 vs 72).
Pop
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 8 points (86 vs 78).
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points (81 vs 74).
Launch angle
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points (59 vs 52).
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 83.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Pegasus Gen 3, elongated on the Edge 18K V2.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- 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 83.9 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Pegasus Gen 3, elongated on the Edge 18K V2.
- Power
- Control
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 83.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Pegasus Gen 3, elongated on the Edge 18K V2.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 83 vs 72, twist weight 82 vs 80, forgiveness 83 vs 82. Its 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+11), pop (+8), swing weight (+7). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Diadem Edge 18K V2
Take Diadem Edge 18K V2 if you want maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Diadem Edge 18K V2 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Diadem Edge 18K V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Diadem Edge 18K V2?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 83.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Diadem Edge 18K V2, at 113 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 Diadem Edge 18K V2?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 measures 89 on power against 84 for Diadem Edge 18K V2. 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 86. 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 Textured 18K raw carbon face on Diadem Edge 18K V2. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Diadem Edge 18K V2, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.3. 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?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. Diadem Edge 18K V2: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam edge fill core with a Textured 18K raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 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 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 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. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Diadem Edge 18K V2 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (113 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Diadem Edge 18K V2 to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 11 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $190 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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