11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) 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
- 89Power85
- 87Control88
- 91Spin95
- 83Forgiveness82
- 84Sweet spot84
- 87Stability83
- 71Maneuverability84
- 86Pop82
- 84Touch86
- 85Consistency88
- 81Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight82
- 59Launch angle57
- 87Plow through78
- 83Softness80
Specs
| $190 | Price | $175 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 15 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 110 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.3 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Aerospace bi-directional carbon with exposed aramid weave |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.375 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.
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) verdict
The exposed Kevlar weave is the story: it grips the ball like a fresh grit face but, unlike sprayed textures, it is the material itself, so the spin number does not decay over a season.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) scores 84 against 71 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, softness, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) is $15 cheaper at $175.
Maneuverability
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) leads by 13 points (84 vs 71).
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 13 points (81 vs 68).
Plow through
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (87 vs 78).
Power
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 4 points (89 vs 85).
Which one should you buy?
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
Take Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) if you want maneuverability (+13), spin (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 15 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+13), plow through (+9), power (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) vs 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 FAQ
- Which is better, the Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner), at 110 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 Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 measures 89 on power against 85 for Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner). 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?
- Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) at 88 versus 87. Its 15 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?
- Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) scores 95 for spin off its Aerospace bi-directional carbon with exposed aramid weave face, against 91 for the Raw carbon friction face on 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner), with 6.3 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?
- Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) costs $175, $15 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?
- Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner): 15 mm Nomex and polypropylene hybrid honeycomb core with a Aerospace bi-directional carbon with exposed aramid weave face. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.375 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?
- Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) leads on maneuverability by 13 points; everything else is within 13 points. At $175 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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