11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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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
Specs
| $190 | Price | $300 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 124 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw Toray T700 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.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 72 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 — a 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 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 measures 93 on 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16, with 6.5 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, $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?
- 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. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 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 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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