11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Diadem Vice V2 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Diadem Vice V2 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, which costs $190.
Power
89 vs 84
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
87 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 83
Hand speed
108 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$170 at IQ 84.2 vs $190 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Diadem Vice V2 16 · $170 · IQ 84.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power84
- 87Control86
- 91Spin92
- 83Forgiveness84
- 84Sweet spot84
- 87Stability82
- 71Maneuverability82
- 86Pop80
- 84Touch84
- 85Consistency86
- 81Swing weight66
- 82Twist weight78
- 59Launch angle50
- 87Plow through78
- 83Softness78
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Diadem Vice V2 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | Diadem Vice V2 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 — better | 84.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 108 |
| 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 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | 18K gritted carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Thermoformed polymer honeycomb |
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 Vice V2 16 verdict
Diadem's 18K weave is the grippiest face under $200. Spin 92 with a 108 swing weight is a rare pairing — you can rip topspin and still win hands battles.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 81 against 66 for Diadem Vice V2 16 — a 15-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Diadem Vice V2 16 is $20 cheaper at $170.
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 15 points (81 vs 66).
Maneuverability
Diadem Vice V2 16 leads by 11 points (82 vs 71).
Launch angle
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (59 vs 50).
Plow through
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (87 vs 78).
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 83.2 on the weighted index). Take Diadem Vice V2 16 and keep the $20.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Diadem Vice V2 16 and keep the $20.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 84.7 on the weighted index). Take Diadem Vice V2 16 and keep the $20.
- Plow through
- Power
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 83 vs 78, twist weight 82 vs 78. Its 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+15), launch angle (+9), plow through (+9). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Diadem Vice V2 16
Take Diadem Vice V2 16 if you want maneuverability (+11). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Diadem Vice V2 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Diadem Vice V2 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Diadem Vice V2 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 84.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 15 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Diadem Vice V2 16, at 108 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 Vice V2 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 89 for power against 84 for Diadem Vice V2 16. 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?
- Diadem Vice V2 16 scores 92 for spin off its 18K gritted carbon face, against 91 for the Raw carbon friction face on 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Diadem Vice V2 16, 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?
- Diadem Vice V2 16 costs $170, $20 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. Diadem Vice V2 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer honeycomb core with an 18K gritted carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.4 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?
- Diadem Vice V2 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 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 less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Diadem Vice V2 16 at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Diadem Vice V2 16 to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on swing weight by 15 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $190 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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