11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 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
- 89Power88
- 87Control80
- 91Spin78
- 83Forgiveness84
- 84Sweet spot84
- 87Stability86
- 71Maneuverability72
- 86Pop90
- 84Touch76
- 85Consistency80
- 81Swing weight76
- 82Twist weight84
- 59Launch angle62
- 87Plow through86
- 83Softness72
Specs
| $190 | Price | $100 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 115 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 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.
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta verdict
Fiberglass instead of carbon means more pop and less bite. At $100 the Pro Air Invikta is the cheapest way into elongated Selkirk power, as long as you do not need a raw-carbon spin number.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is spin: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 91 against 78 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, twist weight, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is $90 cheaper at $100.
Spin
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 13 points (91 vs 78).
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points (83 vs 72).
Touch
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 8 points (84 vs 76).
Control
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points (87 vs 80).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want spin (+13), softness (+11), touch (+8). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want pop (+4). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, at 115 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 Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 measures 89 on power against 88 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 80. 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 78 for the FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face on Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. In practice a 13-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, with 6.4 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta costs $100, $90 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. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta: 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core with a FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 5.5 in of handle against 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 84 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on spin by 13 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $190 vs $100, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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