11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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
- 89Power90
- 87Control93
- 91Spin93
- 83Forgiveness85
- 84Sweet spot87
- 87Stability90
- 71Maneuverability71
- 86Pop85
- 84Touch90
- 85Consistency92
- 81Swing weight79
- 82Twist weight85
- 59Launch angle55
- 87Plow through88
- 83Softness84
Specs
| $190 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| 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 Pro IV 16 verdict
JOOLA's foam-era flagship. It keeps the Perseus hybrid footprint but adds perimeter foam, so drives leave hotter without the control numbers collapsing.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is consistency: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 92 against 85 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, stability, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $90 cheaper at $190.
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 7 points (92 vs 85).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 6 points (93 vs 87).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Launch angle
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 4 points (59 vs 55).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want launch angle (+4). 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 Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want consistency (+7), control (+6), touch (+6). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — consistency — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 measures 90 on power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 93 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 93 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 91 for the Raw carbon friction face on 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, with 6.5 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (85) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 costs $190, $90 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 Pro IV 16: 16 mm Gen 4 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 85 and sweet spot 87 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 8.3 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 Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on consistency by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $190 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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