11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Ronbus Tenon
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Ronbus Tenon takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Ronbus Tenon wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, which costs $190.
Power
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
91 vs 87
Forgiveness
88 vs 83
Hand speed
110 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$180 at IQ 87.8 vs $190 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Ronbus Tenon · $180 · IQ 87.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power88
- 87Control91
- 91Spin90
- 83Forgiveness88
- 84Sweet spot89
- 87Stability88
- 71Maneuverability78
- 86Pop83
- 84Touch89
- 85Consistency90
- 81Swing weight72
- 82Twist weight86
- 59Launch angle54
- 87Plow through82
- 83Softness85
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Ronbus Tenon 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 Tenon |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 87.8 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 110 |
| 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 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Foam-perimeter thermoformed 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 Tenon verdict
Ronbus doing what Ronbus does: a flagship-tier build at a mid-tier price. The Tenon lands closest to the premium all-court paddles on scored traits while costing about $100 less.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 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
Ronbus Tenon
Ronbus Tenon is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 83, sweet spot 89 vs 84, consistency 90 vs 85. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Ronbus Tenon
Ronbus Tenon is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 78 vs 71, control 91 vs 87, forgiveness 88 vs 83. At 110 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.7 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8 oz on the Tenon, 8.3 oz on the Pegasus Gen 3.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Ronbus Tenon
Ronbus Tenon is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 83, softness 85 vs 83, twist weight 86 vs 82. Its 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Ronbus Tenon
Take Ronbus Tenon if you want maneuverability (+7), forgiveness (+5), sweet spot (+5). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Ronbus Tenon review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+9), launch angle (+5), plow through (+5). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →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 scores 89 for 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 the higher forgiveness score (88 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?
- 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?
- 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 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 less stable 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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