11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Proton Series Two Project Flash
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Proton Series Two Project Flash takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Proton Series Two Project Flash edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (85.3 vs 85.1), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
89 vs 84
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
88 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 83
Hand speed
Proton Series Two Project Flash
111 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $200 at IQ 85.3
Overall pick: Proton Series Two Project Flash · $200 · IQ 85.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power84
- 87Control88
- 91Spin92
- 83Forgiveness84
- 84Sweet spot86
- 87Stability84
- 71Maneuverability80
- 86Pop80
- 84Touch86
- 85Consistency88
- 81Swing weight70
- 82Twist weight80
- 59Launch angle50
- 87Plow through80
- 83Softness80
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Proton Series Two Project Flash specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | Proton Series Two Project Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 85.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Gritted raw carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Thermoformed polymer honeycomb |
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 Two Project Flash verdict
The grittiest face Proton has made. Spin 92 puts it in the top tier of the database, and the hybrid shape keeps it usable at the kitchen line.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 81 against 70 for Proton Series Two Project Flash — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, consistency, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($190 vs $200) that it should not break the tie.
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points (81 vs 70).
Maneuverability
Proton Series Two Project Flash leads by 9 points (80 vs 71).
Launch angle
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (59 vs 50).
Plow through
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points (87 vs 80).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.3 vs 84.8 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.5 in on the Pegasus Gen 3, 5.4 in on the Series Two Project Flash.
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 86 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.5 in on the Pegasus Gen 3, 5.4 in on the Series Two Project Flash.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 85.3 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.5 in on the Pegasus Gen 3, 5.4 in on the Series Two Project Flash.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 81.1 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.5 in on the Pegasus Gen 3, 5.4 in on the Series Two Project Flash.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+11), launch angle (+9), plow through (+7). 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 Two Project Flash
Take Proton Series Two Project Flash if you want maneuverability (+9). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Proton Series Two Project Flash review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Proton Series Two Project Flash FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Proton Series Two Project Flash?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.3 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash, at 111 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 Proton Series Two Project Flash?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 89 for power against 84 for Proton Series Two Project Flash. 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 Two Project Flash 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?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash scores 92 for spin off its Gritted raw 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?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash, with the higher forgiveness score (84 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?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. Proton Series Two Project Flash: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer honeycomb core with a Gritted raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.4 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?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 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?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the Proton Series Two Project Flash?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on swing weight by 11 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $190 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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