11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 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
- 89Power86
- 87Control88
- 91Spin87
- 83Forgiveness86
- 84Sweet spot87
- 87Stability86
- 71Maneuverability75
- 86Pop82
- 84Touch85
- 85Consistency86
- 81Swing weight76
- 82Twist weight85
- 59Launch angle56
- 87Plow through82
- 83Softness84
Specs
| $190 | Price | $170 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.1 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 113 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.6 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 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.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 verdict
The Forza is the sensible hybrid: nothing extreme, everything solid. It is the paddle to hand someone moving off a big-box starter without overwhelming them.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 81 against 76 for Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on power, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 is $20 cheaper at $170.
Swing weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (81 vs 76).
Plow through
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points (87 vs 82).
Spin
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 4 points (91 vs 87).
Maneuverability
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 leads by 4 points (75 vs 71).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want swing weight (+5), plow through (+5), spin (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
Take Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 if you want maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the Volair Mach 1 Forza 16?
- Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.3 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Volair Mach 1 Forza 16, at 113 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 Volair Mach 1 Forza 16?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 measures 89 on power against 86 for Volair Mach 1 Forza 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?
- Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 at 88 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 87 for the Raw carbon face on Volair Mach 1 Forza 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Volair Mach 1 Forza 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (86) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 costs $170, $20 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. Volair Mach 1 Forza 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 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?
- Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 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 unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (113 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 to the Volair Mach 1 Forza 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on swing weight by 5 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $190 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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