11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Perseus CFS 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
- 89Power84
- 87Control95
- 91Spin91
- 83Forgiveness82
- 84Sweet spot84
- 87Stability88
- 71Maneuverability74
- 86Pop79
- 84Touch93
- 85Consistency92
- 81Swing weight72
- 82Twist weight86
- 59Launch angle52
- 87Plow through83
- 83Softness78
Specs
| $190 | Price | $240 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| 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 Perseus CFS 16 verdict
The most complete tournament paddle we have measured. Control numbers sit at the top of the field without giving up the drive speed you need to finish points.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is touch: JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 scores 93 against 84 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, forgiveness, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $50 cheaper at $190.
Touch
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 9 points (93 vs 84).
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (81 vs 72).
Control
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 8 points (95 vs 87).
Pop
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points (86 vs 79).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+9), pop (+7), launch angle (+7). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 if you want touch (+9), control (+8), consistency (+7). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. 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 Perseus CFS 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 measures 89 on power against 84 for JOOLA Perseus 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?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 at 95 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 91 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Perseus CFS 16. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, with 6.4 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, $50 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 Perseus CFS 16: 16 mm Propulsion 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. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads on touch by 9 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $190 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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