11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 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
- 89Power92
- 87Control86
- 91Spin94
- 83Forgiveness84
- 84Sweet spot86
- 87Stability88
- 71Maneuverability72
- 86Pop88
- 84Touch82
- 85Consistency86
- 81Swing weight80
- 82Twist weight86
- 59Launch angle60
- 87Plow through88
- 83Softness74
Specs
| $190 | Price | $250 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 117 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup |
| 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.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 $60 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 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2. 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 RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 measures 92 on power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm Tri-Density 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 6.5 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 costs $190, $60 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 core with EVA foam ring core with a CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, 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 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 avoids.
- 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. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 117) is what you feel 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 $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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