11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, which costs $190.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
87 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
83 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 84.1 vs $190 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 84.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 89Power90
- 87Control84
- 91Spin88
- 83Forgiveness82
- 84Sweet spot83
- 87Stability83
- 71Maneuverability77
- 86Pop88
- 84Touch85
- 85Consistency84
- 81Swing weight74
- 82Twist weight79
- 59Launch angle59
- 87Plow through85
- 83Softness80
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 — better | 84.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.85 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
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.
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm verdict
A lower-price elongated power design with listed swing weight 116, quicker handling than Cannon’s nominal 122, and similar twist-weight territory. Turbo Foam and QuadFiber target power with dwell and touch; our DNA is estimated, not a measured same-lab comparison.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 81 against 74 for Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is $80.01 cheaper at $109.99.
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points (81 vs 74).
Maneuverability
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 6 points (77 vs 71).
Stability
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 4 points (87 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.3 vs 82.4 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm and keep the $80.01.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm and keep the $80.01.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm and keep the $80.01.
- Spin
- Control
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 83 vs 80, twist weight 82 vs 79, forgiveness 83 vs 82. Its 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+7), stability (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm if you want maneuverability (+6). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm, 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 90 for power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 84. 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 QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face on Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, with the higher forgiveness score (83 vs 82). Its 6.3 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm costs $109.99, $80.01 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. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano 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?
- 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. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm at 7.85 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on swing weight by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $190 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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