The 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean has built a big reputation as the paddle that gives you a lot without asking for much. It’s wide, soft, and easy to play with, the kind of paddle that makes the soft game feel less intimidating. If you want something forgiving that helps you place the ball and reset under pressure, this one belongs on your shortlist. Here’s who it suits, how it plays, and whether it’s worth picking up.
Beoordeling
Pickleball Apes Pulse V
A soft, forgiving widebody control paddle with a huge sweet spot, easy touch, and a little extra pop from its head-heavy balance.
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Grote, vergevingsgezinde sweet spot
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Soft, touch-friendly feel
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Excellent value
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Not built for big power
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Slightly head-heavy
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Face shows dust
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Specificaties
| Specificatie | Detail |
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| Vorm | Widebody |
| Kern | 16 mm polymer |
| Oppervlak | Triple-layer carbon fiber and fiberglass |
| Lengte | 15.8 in |
| Breedte | 8 inch |
| Lengte van het handvat | 5.75 in |
| Gripmaat | 4.125 in |
| Gewicht | 7.9 to 8.3 oz |
| Swinggewicht | 108 to 111 |
| Goedkeuring | USAP goedgekeurd |
Prestaties
Kracht
Power is the Jelly Bean’s softest area, and that’s on purpose. It’s a touch paddle at heart, so if you want to stand at the baseline and crush winners, this won’t be your weapon. That said, the head-heavy balance and the fiberglass in the face give you a little extra punch when you decide to speed things up, so it’s far from gutless.
Controle
Control is where this paddle earns its fans. The soft 16mm core lets the ball sit on the face just a touch longer, which makes dinks, drops, and resets feel natural and easy to aim. Combined with that oversized sweet spot, it gives you the confidence to play a patient, placement-first game without the ball sailing on you.
Spin
The face uses three layers, two of carbon fiber with a layer of fiberglass mixed in, and it has enough texture to grab the ball and add shape to your shots. You can roll topspin and cut underspin with it comfortably. It’s not the grippiest face out there, and the surface does pick up dust over time, so a quick wipe with a paddle eraser keeps it biting.
gevoel
Feel is a real highlight. The Jelly Bean has a soft, cushioned response that’s gentle on your arm and very forgiving on touch shots. It strikes a nice balance between plush and connected, so the ball feels controlled at contact without going dead. For players who struggle with soft shots, that comfort can be a genuine confidence boost.
Beste Voor
The Pegasus Jelly Bean is a great fit for control players and doubles players who win points with soft shots, patience, and smart placement. It’s also forgiving enough to be a fantastic pick for beginners and improving players who want comfort and a big sweet spot while they build their game. 11SIX24 aims it at players around the 4.5 level and below, which covers most recreational and club players. Big hitters who generate their own power will likely want something firmer.
Vergelijkingen
vs. Vatic Pro Prism Flash
Against the Vatic Pro Prism Flash, the two are close value rivals with a similar friendly, forgiving feel. The Jelly Bean tends to play a little softer with a touch more stability from its wide shape, while the Prism Flash feels slightly crisper and a hair quicker in the hand.
vs. Six Zero Double Black Diamond
Against the Six Zero Double Black Diamond, the gap is about power and touch. The Double Black Diamond brings more all-around pop and a livelier punch, while the Jelly Bean trades some of that energy for a softer feel and an easier soft game.
Waarde
For control and touch players, this one is easy to recommend. You’re getting a forgiving, comfortable paddle with a quality carbon face and a sweet spot that flatters your game, all at a price that’s tough to argue with. The value case only weakens if you mainly want power, since firmer paddles will suit big hitters better. For everyone leaning into the soft game, it’s one of the smartest picks around.
Eind
The 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean is a soft, forgiving control paddle that punches well above its price. It won’t turn you into a power hitter, but it makes dinks, resets, and placement feel easy, and that big sweet spot takes a lot of stress out of your day. For control players, doubles specialists, and improving beginners, it’s a smart, satisfying choice that’s hard to beat for the money.
Veelgestelde Vragen
Is the 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean good for beginners?
Yes. Its widebody shape and huge sweet spot make it very forgiving, so beginners get clean, accurate contact even on mishits. The soft feel also makes touch shots easier to learn, which helps newer players build a steady soft game.
Is the Pegasus Jelly Bean a control or power paddle?
It’s mainly a control paddle that leans slightly toward all-court play. Its strengths are touch, placement, and resets. There’s a little extra pop from the head-heavy balance and fiberglass face, but its real job is precision rather than raw power.
What does the CFC face mean?
CFC is 11SIX24’s name for the paddle’s three-layer face: two layers of carbon fiber with a layer of fiberglass in between. In plain terms, the carbon adds control and durability while the fiberglass adds a bit of pop and spin.
Is the Jelly Bean good for two-handed backhands?
Yes. The long 5.75-inch handle gives you plenty of room to fit both hands, which adds leverage and stability on two-handed backhands. You can still hit one-handed shots normally, so it works for a range of styles.
