11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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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
Specs
| $190 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 7 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Aramid fiber |
| 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 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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 90 against 82 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 — a 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 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 measures 89 on 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 7 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- 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 a Aramid fiber 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 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 unstable 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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