11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Quartz 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 Quartz Control wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, which costs $190.
Power
89 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
93 vs 87
Forgiveness
91 vs 83
Hand speed
108 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$190 at IQ 88 vs $190 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power78
- 87Control93
- 91Spin90
- 83Forgiveness91
- 84Sweet spot92
- 87Stability90
- 71Maneuverability82
- 86Pop72
- 84Touch92
- 85Consistency91
- 81Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight90
- 59Launch angle50
- 87Plow through72
- 83Softness89
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Quartz 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 Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw carbon friction |
| 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 Quartz Control verdict
A control build in the Double Black Diamond tradition, only lighter and quicker. Twist weight and sweet spot are the standouts; power is deliberately mid-pack.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is plow through: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 87 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 15-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $190, so price cannot break the tie.
Plow through
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 15 points (87 vs 72).
Pop
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 14 points (86 vs 72).
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 13 points (81 vs 68).
Power
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
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 Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 83, sweet spot 92 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 82. Twist weight 7.2 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 Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 82 vs 71, control 93 vs 87, forgiveness 91 vs 83. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Pegasus Gen 3, standard on the Quartz Control.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — softness 89 vs 83, forgiveness 91 vs 83, twist weight 90 vs 82. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want plow through (+15), pop (+14), swing weight (+13). 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 Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want maneuverability (+11), forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+8). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 15 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 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 Quartz Control?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 89 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz 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 Quartz 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 carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 83). Its 7.2 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?
- Both list at $190. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- 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 Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 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 Quartz Control is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 91 and sweet spot 92 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 Quartz Control at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on plow through by 15 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $190 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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