11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, which costs $190.
Power
89 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
93 vs 87
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
90 vs 83
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $190 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control · $170 · IQ 87.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power79
- 87Control93
- 91Spin90
- 83Forgiveness90
- 84Sweet spot91
- 87Stability92
- 71Maneuverability70
- 86Pop73
- 84Touch89
- 85Consistency91
- 81Swing weight78
- 82Twist weight93
- 59Launch angle54
- 87Plow through82
- 83Softness84
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 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 Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 87.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Thermoformed polymer |
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 Double Black Diamond Control verdict
The best stability-to-price ratio in the database. Twist weight is near CRBN levels for sixty dollars less.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 86 against 73 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on swing weight, spin, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $20 cheaper at $170.
Pop
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 13 points (86 vs 73).
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 11 points (93 vs 82).
Power
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 10 points (89 vs 79).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 7 points (90 vs 83).
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 Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 93 vs 82, forgiveness 90 vs 83, sweet spot 91 vs 84. Twist weight 7 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 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $20.
- Control
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $20.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 93 vs 82, forgiveness 90 vs 83, softness 84 vs 83. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want pop (+13), power (+10), launch angle (+5). 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 Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+11), forgiveness (+7), sweet spot (+7). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 117 kg·cm², and 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 Double Black Diamond Control?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 89 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control at 93 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 91 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 83). Its 7 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $20 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 Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.2 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 Double Black Diamond Control is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz with the same 117 kg·cm² swing weight.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on pop by 13 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $190 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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