11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Two thermoformed all-court flagships that reviewers rank next to each other. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 85.1), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 87
Forgiveness
89 vs 83
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $240 at IQ 88.5
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power90
- 87Control90
- 91Spin93
- 83Forgiveness89
- 84Sweet spot90
- 87Stability89
- 71Maneuverability75
- 86Pop84
- 84Touch88
- 85Consistency90
- 81Swing weight76
- 82Twist weight88
- 59Launch angle55
- 87Plow through85
- 83Softness84
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Coral Pro specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $240 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is forgiveness: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 89 against 83 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $50 cheaper at $190.
Forgiveness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (89 vs 83).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Twist weight
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Consistency
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 5 points (90 vs 85).
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
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 83, sweet spot 90 vs 84, twist weight 88 vs 82. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 83, maneuverability 75 vs 71, control 90 vs 87. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 87.6 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $50.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 83, twist weight 88 vs 82, softness 84 vs 83. Its 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+5), launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want forgiveness (+6), sweet spot (+6), twist weight (+6). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, at 116 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 Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 for power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 90 versus 87. 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 93 for spin off its High-grit textured carbon face, against 91 for the Raw carbon friction face on 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 83). Its 6.9 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, $50 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. Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on forgiveness by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $190 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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