11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
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
- 89Power93
- 87Control83
- 91Spin86
- 83Forgiveness78
- 84Sweet spot80
- 87Stability87
- 71Maneuverability70
- 86Pop89
- 84Touch80
- 85Consistency84
- 81Swing weight82
- 82Twist weight84
- 59Launch angle60
- 87Plow through91
- 83Softness68
Specs
| $190 | Price | $250 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 123 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.3 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Textured 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.
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated verdict
Gearbox's solid-span construction with a genuine power tune. It feels unlike any honeycomb paddle — firmer, more direct — and rewards players who already hit clean.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 68 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated — a 15-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, twist weight, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $60 cheaper at $190.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 15 points (83 vs 68).
Spin
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (91 vs 86).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (83 vs 78).
Power
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 4 points (93 vs 89).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+15), spin (+5), forgiveness (+5). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want power (+4), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 15 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 123 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. 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 Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated measures 93 on power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core swinging at 123 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 83. 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 Textured carbon face on Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. In practice a 5-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, with 6.3 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 costs $190, $60 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. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured 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. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 123) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 15 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $190 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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