11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Gearbox Pro 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
- 89Power94
- 87Control74
- 91Spin79
- 83Forgiveness66
- 84Sweet spot68
- 87Stability84
- 71Maneuverability64
- 86Pop95
- 84Touch68
- 85Consistency76
- 81Swing weight86
- 82Twist weight76
- 59Launch angle50
- 87Plow through93
- 83Softness44
Specs
| $190 | Price | $200 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.5 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 126 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.3 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Solid-span carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.6 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 Pro Power Elongated verdict
The coreless construction produces the hardest, most direct feel in the database. It is a specialist's tool, not a general recommendation.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 44 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 39-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($190 vs $200) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 39 points (83 vs 44).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 17 points (83 vs 66).
Sweet spot
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 16 points (84 vs 68).
Touch
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 16 points (84 vs 68).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+39), forgiveness (+17), sweet spot (+16). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want pop (+9), plow through (+6), power (+5). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 39 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 126 for Gearbox Pro 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 Pro Power Elongated?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated measures 94 on power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 14 mm Coreless carbon core swinging at 126 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 74. 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 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice a 12-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- 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?
- 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. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated: 14 mm Coreless carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 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 Pro 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 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 39 points; everything else is within 17 points. At $190 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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