11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus 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
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 85.1), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Control
96 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 83
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power88
- 87Control96
- 91Spin92
- 83Forgiveness86
- 84Sweet spot88
- 87Stability90
- 71Maneuverability73
- 86Pop80
- 84Touch94
- 85Consistency93
- 81Swing weight74
- 82Twist weight88
- 59Launch angle51
- 87Plow through86
- 83Softness80
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Perseus 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 Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 89.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| 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 Perseus Pro V 16 verdict
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is touch: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 94 against 84 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, stability, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $110 cheaper at $190.
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 10 points (94 vs 84).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 9 points (96 vs 87).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 8 points (93 vs 85).
Launch angle
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 8 points (59 vs 51).
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
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 93 vs 85, sweet spot 88 vs 84, twist weight 88 vs 82. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — control 96 vs 87, touch 94 vs 84, consistency 93 vs 85. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 94 vs 84, control 96 vs 87, maneuverability 73 vs 71. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 83.1 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $110.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want launch angle (+8), swing weight (+7), pop (+6). 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 V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want touch (+10), control (+9), consistency (+8). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 10 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 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 Perseus Pro V 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 89 for power against 88 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 Pro V 16 at 96 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 V 16 scores 92 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 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 83). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.3 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- 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 Perseus 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz, though swing weight differs (117 vs 118) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on touch by 10 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $190 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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