11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Electrum Model E Max V3
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
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and spin on Paddle DNA against the Electrum Model E Max V3, which costs $200.
Power
89 vs 82
Spin
91 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
88 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 83
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $200 at IQ 84.7
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 · $190 · IQ 85.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power82
- 87Control88
- 91Spin86
- 83Forgiveness86
- 84Sweet spot88
- 87Stability86
- 71Maneuverability72
- 86Pop74
- 84Touch86
- 85Consistency88
- 81Swing weight78
- 82Twist weight84
- 59Launch angle50
- 87Plow through82
- 83Softness78
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Electrum Model E Max V3 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | Electrum Model E Max V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 — better | 84.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter |
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.
Electrum Model E Max V3 verdict
The Max is the widest-body Electrum yet, and the numbers show it: sweet spot 88 and twist weight 84 are both top-quartile. It is a forgiving elongated paddle, which is not a common combination.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 86 against 74 for Electrum Model E Max V3 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, consistency, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($190 vs $200) that it should not break the tie.
Pop
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 12 points (86 vs 74).
Launch angle
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (59 vs 50).
Power
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points (89 vs 82).
Spin
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (91 vs 86).
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
Electrum Model E Max V3
Electrum Model E Max V3 is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 88 vs 84, forgiveness 86 vs 83, consistency 88 vs 85. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Pegasus Gen 3, elongated on the Model E Max V3.
- Power
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is a narrow pick at this level — power 89 vs 82, spin 91 vs 86, plow through 87 vs 82. Swing weight 117 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 81.3 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Pegasus Gen 3, elongated on the Model E Max V3.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want pop (+12), launch angle (+9), power (+7). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Electrum Model E Max V3
Take Electrum Model E Max V3 if you want sweet spot (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Electrum Model E Max V3 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Electrum Model E Max V3 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Electrum Model E Max V3?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 84.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for Electrum Model E Max V3. 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 Electrum Model E Max V3?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 89 for power against 82 for Electrum Model E Max V3. 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?
- Electrum Model E Max V3 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 86 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Electrum Model E Max V3. In practice a 5-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Electrum Model E Max V3, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 83). Its 6.9 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?
- 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. Electrum Model E Max V3: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter core with a Raw Toray 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?
- Electrum Model E Max V3 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 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 118) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Electrum Model E Max V3 to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on pop by 12 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $190 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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