11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Coral Pro 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
- 89Power90
- 87Control90
- 91Spin93
- 83Forgiveness89
- 84Sweet spot90
- 87Stability89
- 71Maneuverability75
- 86Pop84
- 84Touch88
- 85Consistency90
- 81Swing weight76
- 82Twist weight88
- 59Launch angle55
- 87Plow through85
- 83Softness84
Specs
| $190 | Price | $240 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.9 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | High-grit textured carbon |
| 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.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 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 measures 90 on 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 6.9 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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. Six Zero Coral Pro rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable 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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