11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm 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
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
87 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 83
Hand speed
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
112 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
$169 at IQ 85.9 vs $190 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm · $169 · IQ 85.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 89Power92
- 87Control85
- 91Spin90
- 83Forgiveness86
- 84Sweet spot88
- 87Stability84
- 71Maneuverability80
- 86Pop90
- 84Touch83
- 85Consistency85
- 81Swing weight72
- 82Twist weight82
- 59Launch angle60
- 87Plow through83
- 83Softness78
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $169 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 85.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.4 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.375 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.625 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | T700 raw carbon fiber face |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Gen 4 full-foam EPP core with EVA 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.
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm verdict
Friday's Gen 4 full-foam Aura Pro in the hybrid shape pairs a power-focused response with a quick published 112 swing weight. The published 6.4 twist weight is moderate, so it gives up some stability on paper to heavier all-court hybrids.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm scores 80 against 71 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on power, forgiveness, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm is $21 cheaper at $169.
Maneuverability
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads by 9 points (80 vs 71).
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (81 vs 72).
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (83 vs 78).
Sweet spot
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
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 (85.3 vs 84.3 on the weighted index). Take Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm and keep the $21.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm and keep the $21.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.2 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Take Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm and keep the $21.
- Maneuverability
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.9 vs 82.8 on the weighted index). Take Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm and keep the $21.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Take Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm if you want maneuverability (+9), sweet spot (+4), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+9), softness (+5), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Where to Buy
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm vs 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 FAQ
- Which is better, the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm 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 — maneuverability — Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm, at 112 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 Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm scores 92 for power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm Gen 4 full-foam EPP core with EVA foam perimeter core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 85. 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 T700 raw carbon fiber face on Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 83). Its 6.4 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?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm costs $169, $21 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?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm: 16 mm Gen 4 full-foam EPP core with EVA foam perimeter core with a T700 raw carbon fiber 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?
- 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?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm 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?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads on maneuverability by 9 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $169 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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