11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16
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
- 89Power89
- 87Control84
- 91Spin88
- 83Forgiveness74
- 84Sweet spot76
- 87Stability82
- 71Maneuverability66
- 86Pop87
- 84Touch82
- 85Consistency84
- 81Swing weight82
- 82Twist weight80
- 59Launch angle58
- 87Plow through90
- 83Softness70
Specs
| $190 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 122 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.1 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 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.
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 verdict
An elongated drive machine. The extra reach and plow-through win baseline exchanges, but you pay for it every time you have to reset a fast hands battle.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 70 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $30 cheaper at $190.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 13 points (83 vs 70).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (83 vs 74).
Sweet spot
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 8 points (84 vs 76).
Stability
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (87 vs 82).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+13), forgiveness (+9), sweet spot (+8). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion CFS 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 Hyperion CFS 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 81.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 122 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 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 Hyperion CFS 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 measures 89 on power against 89 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 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 84. 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 88 for the Raw carbon friction face on JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16. In practice a 3-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 6.1. 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, $30 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 Hyperion CFS 16: 16 mm Reactive polymer core with a Raw carbon friction 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. 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 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 122) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 13 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $190 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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