11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Ronbus Tenon

The verdict

Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 81 against 72 for Ronbus Tenon — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, softness, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($180 vs $190) that it should not break the tie.

• Swing weight

  11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (81 vs 72).

• Maneuverability

  Ronbus Tenon leads by 7 points (78 vs 71).

• Forgiveness

  Ronbus Tenon leads by 5 points (88 vs 83).

• Sweet spot

  Ronbus Tenon leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).

Which one should you buy?

Ronbus Tenon vs 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 FAQ

Which is better, the Ronbus Tenon or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?

Ronbus Tenon carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.8 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

Ronbus Tenon, 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 Ronbus Tenon or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?

11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 measures 89 on power against 88 for Ronbus Tenon. 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 Tenon at 91 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 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Ronbus Tenon. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.

Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?

Ronbus Tenon, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Ronbus Tenon carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.

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?

Ronbus Tenon: 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed 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 Tenon, 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 Tenon avoids.

Which one is better for beginners?

Ronbus Tenon is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 89 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 Tenon at 8 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 Ronbus Tenon?

Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on swing weight by 9 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $180 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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