11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, which costs $190.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
87 vs 84
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 83
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · $332.99 · IQ 87.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power95
- 87Control84
- 91Spin91
- 83Forgiveness88
- 84Sweet spot89
- 87Stability92
- 71Maneuverability66
- 86Pop90
- 84Touch80
- 85Consistency85
- 81Swing weight82
- 82Twist weight92
- 59Launch angle58
- 87Plow through93
- 83Softness72
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power 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.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest power score in the database, and the twist weight (7.2) to back it up. The MOI tuning system lets you dial the balance, but nothing turns a 118 swing weight into a fast-hands paddle.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 72 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on control, swing weight, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $142.99 cheaper at $190.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points (83 vs 72).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (92 vs 82).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 6 points (95 vs 89).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 6 points (93 vs 87).
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
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 82, forgiveness 88 vs 83, sweet spot 89 vs 84. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $142.99.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $142.99.
- Power
- 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 72. 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 (+11), maneuverability (+5), touch (+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 Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+10), power (+6), plow through (+6). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. 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 Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core swinging at 118 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 91 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 83). Its 7.2 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, $142.99 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 Boomstik Elongated 16: 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core with a Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 11 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $190 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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