11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Add a third paddle to this comparison →
Quick answer
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2, which costs $249.99.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
87 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 83
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $249.99 at IQ 86.3
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 · $190 · IQ 85.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power92
- 87Control86
- 91Spin94
- 83Forgiveness84
- 84Sweet spot86
- 87Stability88
- 71Maneuverability72
- 86Pop88
- 84Touch82
- 85Consistency86
- 81Swing weight80
- 82Twist weight86
- 59Launch angle60
- 87Plow through88
- 83Softness74
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $249.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 86.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.5 — 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 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring |
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.
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 verdict
The James Ignatowich signature build is an unapologetic attack paddle: 16.5 in of reach, a grippy CarbonBite face and a tri-density core that launches drives without giving up the sweet spot the first V2 lacked.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 74 for RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on power, spin, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $59.99000000000001 cheaper at $190.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (83 vs 74).
Twist weight
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
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 85.8 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $59.99000000000001.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- 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 85 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $59.99000000000001.
- Spin
- Power
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 86.8 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $59.99000000000001.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 83 vs 74. Its 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+9). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Take RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 if you want twist weight (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.3 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 117 kg·cm², and 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 RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 scores 92 for power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 86. 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?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 scores 94 for spin off its CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup face, against 91 for the Raw carbon friction face on 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 83). Its 6.5 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 costs $190, $59.99000000000001 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. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2: 16 mm Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring core with a CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup 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?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 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?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight is identical at 117 kg·cm², so they will feel the same mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 9 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $190 vs $249.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
Related comparisons
The other matchups shoppers open in the same session as this one.
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs RPM Friction Pro Elongated V2
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs RPM Friction Pro Elongated V2
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Ultré Power 2
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Coral Pro
- Friction Pro Elongated V2 vs CRBN-1X Power Series
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Loco 16mm Hybrid
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Tenon
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Series One Project Black
Also worth comparing
Head-to-heads that share DNA with this matchup — useful if you're still deciding between shapes, cores or price tiers.
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Loco 16mm Hybrid
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Oni 16
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs TruFoam Genesis 3
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Nova R1
- Friction Pro Elongated V2 vs Ultré Power 2
- Friction Pro Elongated V2 vs 1X TruFoam Power
- Friction Pro Elongated V2 vs Agassi Pro 16
- Friction Pro Elongated V2 vs Hyperion Pro V 16
Top alternatives to both
Paddles that beat one of these two on a specific trait or on price.
Guides featuring these paddles
Still deciding? These buying guides put 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 in context against the rest of the database.
Read the full reviews: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2. Or build a different comparison, browse the full database or find paddles within 5% of your current one.