11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Six Zero Ruby
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 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
- 89Power85
- 87Control86
- 91Spin88
- 83Forgiveness81
- 84Sweet spot82
- 87Stability85
- 71Maneuverability76
- 86Pop83
- 84Touch82
- 85Consistency85
- 81Swing weight70
- 82Twist weight83
- 59Launch angle56
- 87Plow through80
- 83Softness74
Specs
| $190 | Price | $160 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 114 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.6 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.4 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 Ruby verdict
Six Zero's answer to the hybrid trend, and the most balanced paddle in our 2026 test group. Very few weaknesses at this price.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 81 against 70 for Six Zero Ruby — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, pop, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Ruby is $30 cheaper at $160.
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points (81 vs 70).
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 9 points (83 vs 74).
Plow through
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points (87 vs 80).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Ruby leads by 5 points (76 vs 71).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Ruby
Take Six Zero Ruby if you want maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Ruby review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+11), softness (+9), plow through (+7). 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 Ruby vs 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Ruby or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 83.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Ruby, at 114 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 Six Zero Ruby or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 measures 89 on power against 85 for Six Zero Ruby. 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 86. 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 88 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Ruby. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Ruby, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher forgiveness score (83) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Ruby costs $160, $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?
- Six Zero Ruby: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3: 16 mm Foam-injected 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 5.4 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?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 83 and sweet spot 84 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 Ruby at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Ruby to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on swing weight by 11 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $160 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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