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11SIX24
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
A drive-oriented hybrid with unusually high spin. The Pegasus rewards players who swing through the ball rather than block it back.
From 11SIX24
Unleash raw power and precision with the all-new 11SIX24 Pegasus Power. This performance-driven paddle combines the same great shape with advanced materials and innovative design to deliver exceptional power without sacrificing control.
Official 11SIX24 product page →Cross-shopping? Most buyers weigh the Pegasus Gen 3 against the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid — see them side by side, or browse every 11SIX24 paddle.
- Core
- 16 mm
- Weight
- 8.3 oz
- Swing wt
- 117
- Twist wt
- 6.3
- Shape
- hybrid
- Surface
- Raw carbon friction
- Grip
- 5.5 in
- Released
- 2026
Pros
- Very high spin generation
- Strong drive output
- Solid, muted feel through contact
Cons
- Hands speed is average
- Feel is firmer than full-foam rivals
AI verdict — generated from measured specs
Last updated: July 2026
Should you buy the Pegasus Gen 3?
The 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 85.1/100 on our IQ index, built from all 15 Paddle DNA traits. Its signature is spin (91/100, 79th percentile of the database), backed by pop at 86 and plow through at 87. The 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core and Raw carbon friction face at 8.3 oz put it in the all-court — comfortable driving and resetting in the same rally bracket.
Where it gives ground is sweet spot (84) and maneuverability (71). With a 117 kg·cm² swing weight and a 5.5 in handle it suits intermediate/advanced/pro players, two-handed backhands, balanced doubles play. Skip it if you specifically want the opposite profile — maximum pop and minimum dwell time.
Closest paddles by DNA: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid ($180), Vatic Pro Oni 16 ($130), CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 ($280). If budget matters, the Vatic Pro Oni 16 lands within 0 IQ points for $60 less. Overall: a strong buy for the right player, though not the outright best paddle in the database.
- Best for
- intermediate/advanced/pro players, two-handed backhands, balanced doubles play
- Playing style
- all-court — comfortable driving and resetting in the same rally
- Avoid if
- you specifically want the opposite profile — maximum pop and minimum dwell time
Community consensus
What other players say about the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
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Who should buy the Pegasus Gen 3?
- Former tennis players and two-handed backhands
- Singles players and drivers who end points with pace
- Topspin-heavy players rolling and dipping every ball
- Brand-new beginners still finding a contact point
AI paddle match
If you like the Pegasus Gen 3, you'll probably like…
Each pick is the database's best answer to one specific question, ranked by how far it moves the needle versus the Pegasus Gen 3.
- Better controlJOOLA Perseus CFS 16Control 95 vs 87, touch 93 vs 84IQ 87.1 · $240
- More powerGearbox Pro Power ElongatedPower 94 vs 89, pop 95 vs 86IQ 76.6 · $200
- Better valueFranklin Ben Johns Signature ProIQ 74.7 at $60 — $130 less than the Pegasus Gen 3IQ 74.7 · $60
- Similar feelBread & Butter Loco 16mm HybridClosest DNA profile in the database to the Pegasus Gen 3IQ 84.1 · $180
- More spinCRBN CRBN-2X SquareSpin 96 vs 91 off a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply faceIQ 87.3 · $229
- More forgivingSix Zero Quartz ControlForgiveness 91 vs 83, sweet spot 92 vs 84IQ 88 · $190
Pegasus Gen 3 head-to-head comparisons
The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Loco 16mm HybridCross-shopped at the same price
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Loco 16mm StandardCross-shopped at the same price
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Oni 16$60 cheaper
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Nova R1$30 cheaper
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Hyperion CFS 16Premium step up
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Mach 1 Forza 16Cross-shopped at the same price
Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
Every trait normalised 0-100 against the full database, so these numbers mean the same thing on any paddle page. How we measure →
Key attributes
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Pegasus Gen 3
Our similarity engine ranks the whole database by average DNA deviation. Tighten or widen the band to see how far you have to travel to save money or gain a trait.
Paddle DNA™ match
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
IQ 85.1 · $190
8 paddles within 5% of the Pegasus Gen 3
Ranked by DNA deviation
- -3 spin-3 twist weight-2 control-2 stability
Near-identical feel across all 15 traits
- +3 maneuverability-3 swing weight-3 plow through-2 spin
Saves $60 versus the Pegasus Gen 3
- -5 pop+5 softness+3 consistency+2 spin
+5 softness · -5 pop · Higher IQ score (85.9 vs 85.1)
- -3 spin-3 pop-2 power+2 control
Saves $30 versus the Pegasus Gen 3 · Higher IQ score (85.7 vs 85.1)
- +5 twist weight+5 softness+4 sweet spot+3 forgiveness
+5 twist weight · Higher IQ score (87 vs 85.1)
- +7 consistency+6 control+6 touch-4 launch angle
+7 consistency · -4 launch angle · Higher IQ score (88.3 vs 85.1)
- -5 swing weight-5 plow through-4 spin+4 maneuverability
Saves $20 versus the Pegasus Gen 3 · +4 maneuverability · -5 swing weight · Higher IQ score (85.3 vs 85.1)
- -7 plow through+6 maneuverability-5 spin+5 forgiveness
+6 maneuverability · -7 plow through · Higher IQ score (85.7 vs 85.1)
Best alternatives to the Pegasus Gen 3
Each pick beats the Pegasus Gen 3 on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.
Similar paddles (within 8% DNA)
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid16 mm · hybrid · 8.2 oz · SW 114$18084
Vatic Pro Oni 1616 mm · hybrid · 8.2 oz · SW 115$13085
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 314 mm · hybrid · 8.3 oz · SW 116$28086
Ronbus Nova R116 mm · elongated · 8.1 oz · SW 116$16086- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Loco 16mm Hybrid
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Oni 16
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs TruFoam Genesis 3
- Pegasus Gen 3 vs Nova R1
Want a different matchup? Compare any two paddles or browse the full paddle database.
Pegasus Gen 3 — frequently asked questions
- Is the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 good for beginners?
- Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 83/100 and the paddle is tuned for intermediate/advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.
- Is the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 worth the price?
- At $190 it sits in the 53th percentile of the database for cost and the 61th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Vatic Pro Oni 16 at $130 is the value alternative we point people to.
- How does the Pegasus Gen 3 compare to the Loco 16mm Hybrid?
- They are close on DNA. The Pegasus Gen 3 reads power 89 / control 87 / spin 91 against 89 / 85 / 88 for the Loco 16mm Hybrid, at $190 versus $180. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.
- Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?
- A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.
- Is the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 approved for tournament play?
- Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. 11SIX24 submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact Pegasus Gen 3 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.
- Does the Pegasus Gen 3 have good spin?
- Spin measures 91/100 — the 79th percentile of our database — off a Raw carbon friction face. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.
- Is the Pegasus Gen 3 head heavy?
- Swing weight is 117 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.3. That is mid-range: balanced enough that most players will not describe it as head heavy. Static weight is 8.3 oz.
- Does the Pegasus Gen 3 benefit from lead tape?
- It already swings at 117 kg·cm², so adding weight at 12 o'clock will make it sluggish. If you customise, keep it to a few grams at 3 and 9 o'clock for stability. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.
- What is the best overgrip for the Pegasus Gen 3?
- The stock handle is 5.5 in long with a 4.25 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.25 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.
- What should I replace the Pegasus Gen 3 with when it wears out?
- Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Pegasus Gen 3; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 adds control (95 vs 87) and the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated adds power (94 vs 89).
- Who is the Pegasus Gen 3 best for?
- Spin-heavy attackers. Skill levels we would put on it: intermediate, advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.5 in supports a two-handed backhand.
- What shape and size is the Pegasus Gen 3?
- hybrid shape, 16.4 in long by 7.5 in wide, 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core, Raw carbon friction face, 8.3 oz. Released 2026.
- Is the Pegasus Gen 3 good for two-handed backhands?
- Yes — the 5.5 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.
- How does PickleballLookup score the Pegasus Gen 3?
- The IQ score of 85.1 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.
Pegasus Gen 3 on video
Reviewed by
Alex Zubarev
Founder, PickleballLookupAlex built the Paddle DNA™ database behind PickleballLookup — 15 normalized traits measured against every paddle in the catalog. Every page on this site is generated from that data and editorially reviewed before publication.
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