11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 85.1), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
89 vs 87
Forgiveness
90 vs 83
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $220 at IQ 88.2
Overall pick: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 · $220 · IQ 88.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power88
- 87Control89
- 91Spin94
- 83Forgiveness90
- 84Sweet spot91
- 87Stability90
- 71Maneuverability70
- 86Pop84
- 84Touch86
- 85Consistency89
- 81Swing weight76
- 82Twist weight90
- 59Launch angle54
- 87Plow through86
- 83Softness78
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 88.2 — 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 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
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 Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 90 against 82 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is $30 cheaper at $190.
Twist weight
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 7 points (90 vs 83).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 7 points (91 vs 84).
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (81 vs 76).
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 Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 83, sweet spot 91 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 82. Twist weight 7 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 Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 83, spin 94 vs 91, control 89 vs 87. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Spin
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $30.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 83.5 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 and keep the $30.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+5), launch angle (+5), softness (+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 Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want twist weight (+8), forgiveness (+7), sweet spot (+7). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, 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 Infinity Ruby 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 89 for power against 88 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. 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 Infinity Ruby 16 at 89 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 Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 91 for the Raw carbon friction face on 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 costs $190, $30 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 Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with an Aramid fiber 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 Infinity Ruby 16 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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 Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads on twist weight by 8 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $190 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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