11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16, which costs $300.
Power
93 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
88 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
83 vs 82
Hand speed
117 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $300 at IQ 86.1
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 · $190 · IQ 85.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power93
- 87Control88
- 91Spin90
- 83Forgiveness82
- 84Sweet spot84
- 87Stability89
- 71Maneuverability68
- 86Pop88
- 84Touch84
- 85Consistency87
- 81Swing weight82
- 82Twist weight87
- 59Launch angle58
- 87Plow through92
- 83Softness72
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 86.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.5 — 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 | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
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 Pro V 16 verdict
The elongated sibling to the Perseus Pro V, and the drive paddle of the pair. Extra reach and plow-through turn third-shot drives into finishable balls, but hand speed at the kitchen is the trade.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 72 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, stability, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $110 cheaper at $190.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points (83 vs 72).
Twist weight
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 5 points (87 vs 82).
Plow through
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 5 points (92 vs 87).
Power
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (93 vs 89).
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 85.5 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $110.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $110.
- Power
- Control
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 87 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $110.
- Power
- Plow through
- 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, forgiveness 83 vs 82. Its 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+11). 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 Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 if you want twist weight (+5), plow through (+5), power (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 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 124 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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 Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 scores 93 for power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 at 88 versus 87. 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 Hyperion Pro V 16. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, with the higher forgiveness score (83 vs 82). JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.5 vs 6.3), but 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 makes it back on sweet spot (84) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 costs $190, $110 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 Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon 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?
- 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. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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 $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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