11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 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
- 89Power88
- 87Control86
- 91Spin90
- 83Forgiveness84
- 84Sweet spot86
- 87Stability88
- 71Maneuverability72
- 86Pop84
- 84Touch84
- 85Consistency88
- 81Swing weight78
- 82Twist weight84
- 59Launch angle54
- 87Plow through88
- 83Softness72
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 85.6 — better |
| 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 | 6.6 — 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 | Propulsion Core with foam edge |
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.
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 72 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, swing weight, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $60 cheaper at $190.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points (83 vs 72).
Launch angle
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (59 vs 54).
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 85.8 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $60.
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $60.
- Consistency
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $60.
- Power
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 83 vs 72. Its 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+11), launch angle (+5). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. 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 JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 measures 89 on power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 91 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) 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. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 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 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 11 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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