11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Vatic Pro Oni 16
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
Vatic Pro Oni 16 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
89 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 89
Control
Too close to call
87 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 83
Hand speed
Too close to call
115 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$130 at IQ 84.6 vs $190 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Vatic Pro Oni 16 · $130 · IQ 84.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power88
- 87Control86
- 91Spin89
- 83Forgiveness84
- 84Sweet spot85
- 87Stability86
- 71Maneuverability74
- 86Pop85
- 84Touch82
- 85Consistency84
- 81Swing weight78
- 82Twist weight83
- 59Launch angle60
- 87Plow through84
- 83Softness82
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Vatic Pro Oni 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 | Vatic Pro Oni 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $130 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 — better | 84.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.6 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Foam-edged 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.
Vatic Pro Oni 16 verdict
Vatic's answer to the $250 foam paddles at roughly half the price. It gives up some polish in finish quality, not in scored performance.
The verdict
These two score within a few points of each other on every Paddle DNA trait. The decision comes down to core (16 mm Foam-injected polymer vs 16 mm Foam-edged thermoformed polymer), static weight (8.3 oz vs 8.2 oz), price ($190 vs $130).
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 84.5 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Oni 16 and keep the $60.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Oni 16 and keep the $60.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Oni 16 and keep the $60.
- Plow through
- Spin
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 82.7 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Oni 16 and keep the $60.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you prefer a 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core — it gives up nothing measurable to Vatic Pro Oni 16.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Vatic Pro Oni 16
Take Vatic Pro Oni 16 if you prefer a 16 mm Foam-edged thermoformed polymer core — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3.
Read the Vatic Pro Oni 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Vatic Pro Oni 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Vatic Pro Oni 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 84.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On individual traits they are close to identical.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Vatic Pro Oni 16, at 115 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 Vatic Pro Oni 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 89 for power against 88 for Vatic Pro Oni 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?
- 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 89 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Vatic Pro Oni 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Vatic Pro Oni 16, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 83). Its 6.6 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?
- Vatic Pro Oni 16 costs $130, $60 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. Vatic Pro Oni 16: 16 mm Foam-edged thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon 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?
- Vatic Pro Oni 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 85 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?
- Vatic Pro Oni 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Vatic Pro Oni 16 to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. The two score within a few points on every trait, so this would be a lateral move. At $190 vs $130, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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