11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Ronbus Nova R1
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Ronbus Nova R1 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
- 89Power87
- 87Control89
- 91Spin88
- 83Forgiveness85
- 84Sweet spot86
- 87Stability87
- 71Maneuverability73
- 86Pop83
- 84Touch86
- 85Consistency87
- 81Swing weight79
- 82Twist weight84
- 59Launch angle57
- 87Plow through85
- 83Softness85
Specs
| $190 | Price | $160 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.1 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw 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.
Ronbus Nova R1 verdict
Ronbus keeps doing the same thing: premium specs, mid-tier price. The Nova R1 lands between a control and power build and does not embarrass itself in either direction.
The verdict
These two measure within a few points of each other on every Paddle DNA trait. The decision comes down to shape (elongated vs hybrid), handle length (5.5 in vs 5.5 in) and price ($160 vs $190).
Which one should you buy?
Ronbus Nova R1
Take Ronbus Nova R1 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3.
Read the Ronbus Nova R1 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you prefer a hybrid face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to Ronbus Nova R1.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Ronbus Nova R1 vs 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 FAQ
- Which is better, the Ronbus Nova R1 or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Ronbus Nova R1 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.7 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On individual traits they are close to identical.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Ronbus Nova R1, 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 Ronbus Nova R1 or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 measures 89 on power against 87 for Ronbus Nova R1. 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?
- Ronbus Nova R1 at 89 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 88 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Ronbus Nova R1. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Ronbus Nova R1, with 6.4 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Ronbus Nova R1 carries the higher forgiveness score (85) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Ronbus Nova R1 costs $160, $30 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?
- Ronbus Nova R1: 16 mm Foam-perimeter polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon 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?
- Ronbus Nova R1, 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 Ronbus Nova R1 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Ronbus Nova R1 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 85 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 unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Ronbus Nova R1 at 8.1 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 Ronbus Nova R1?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. The two measure within a few points on every trait, so this would be a lateral move. At $160 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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