11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, which costs $190.
Power
89 vs 84
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 89
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 87
Forgiveness
87 vs 83
Hand speed
107 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$99 at IQ 85.8 vs $190 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 · $99 · IQ 85.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power84
- 87Control90
- 91Spin89
- 83Forgiveness87
- 84Sweet spot87
- 87Stability84
- 71Maneuverability80
- 86Pop80
- 84Touch88
- 85Consistency88
- 81Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight82
- 59Launch angle55
- 87Plow through76
- 83Softness84
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 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 V-Sol Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 85.8 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.5 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw T700 carbon |
| 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.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 verdict
The $99 paddle that keeps embarrassing $200 ones. The V-Sol Pro will not out-drive the foam flagships, but on control, spin and consistency it is genuinely competitive.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 81 against 68 for Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on control, sweet spot, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is $91 cheaper at $99.
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 13 points (81 vs 68).
Plow through
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 11 points (87 vs 76).
Maneuverability
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 9 points (80 vs 71).
Pop
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
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 86.2 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 and keep the $91.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 80 vs 71, control 90 vs 87, forgiveness 87 vs 83. At 107 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 84.6 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 and keep the $91.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 and keep the $91.
- Forgiveness
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+13), plow through (+11), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 if you want maneuverability (+9), forgiveness (+4), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.8 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16, at 107 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 V-Sol Pro 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 89 for power against 84 for Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 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?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 at 90 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 89 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16, with the higher forgiveness score (87 vs 83). Its 6.5 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 V-Sol Pro 16 costs $99, $91 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 V-Sol Pro 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.3 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?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 87 and sweet spot 87 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 V-Sol Pro 16 at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on swing weight by 13 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $190 vs $99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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