11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Ronbus Nova R1
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Ronbus Nova R1 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Ronbus Nova R1 wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, which costs $190.
Power
Too close to call
89 vs 87
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
89 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
85 vs 83
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$160 at IQ 85.7 vs $190 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Ronbus Nova R1 · $160 · IQ 85.7
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
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Ronbus Nova R1 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | Ronbus Nova R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $160 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 85.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.4 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| 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 T700 carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Foam-perimeter 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.
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 score within a few points of each other on every Paddle DNA trait. The decision comes down to shape (hybrid vs elongated), core (16 mm Foam-injected polymer vs 16 mm Foam-perimeter polymer), static weight (8.3 oz vs 8.1 oz), price ($190 vs $160).
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 86 on the weighted index). Take Ronbus Nova R1 and keep the $30.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 84.7 on the weighted index). Take Ronbus Nova R1 and keep the $30.
- Control
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 85.2 on the weighted index). Take Ronbus Nova R1 and keep the $30.
- Spin
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Ronbus Nova R1
Ronbus Nova R1 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 85 vs 83, forgiveness 85 vs 83, twist weight 84 vs 82. Its 16 mm Foam-perimeter polymer core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you prefer a hybrid face and a 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core — it gives up nothing measurable to Ronbus Nova R1.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Ronbus Nova R1
Take Ronbus Nova R1 if you prefer an elongated face and a 16 mm Foam-perimeter polymer core — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3.
Read the Ronbus Nova R1 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Ronbus Nova R1 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Ronbus Nova R1?
- 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 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Ronbus Nova R1?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 89 for 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 the higher forgiveness score (85 vs 83). Its 6.4 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?
- 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. Ronbus Nova R1: 16 mm Foam-perimeter polymer core with a Raw 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?
- 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 less stable 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 score within a few points on every trait, so this would be a lateral move. At $190 vs $160, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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