11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
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
- 89Power92
- 87Control84
- 91Spin87
- 83Forgiveness80
- 84Sweet spot82
- 87Stability89
- 71Maneuverability65
- 86Pop90
- 84Touch80
- 85Consistency83
- 81Swing weight86
- 82Twist weight82
- 59Launch angle63
- 87Plow through92
- 83Softness74
Specs
| $190 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.5 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 124 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.2 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.75 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 Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 74 for Selkirk Labs Project 006 — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $90 cheaper at $190.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (83 vs 74).
Maneuverability
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 6 points (71 vs 65).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 5 points (86 vs 81).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 5 points (92 vs 87).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+9), maneuverability (+6), spin (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want swing weight (+5), plow through (+5), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 83.7), 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 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. 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 Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 measures 92 on power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 84. 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 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, with 6.3 twist weight against 6.2. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher forgiveness score (83) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 costs $190, $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 Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 83 and sweet spot 84 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project 006 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 006 to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 9 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $190 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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