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Paddle Comparison

11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean 2 vs Gherkin Draco

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Gherkin Draco

Higher Swing Weight (power) (105.63 vs 105.94, +0.31)

Hand Speed

11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean 2

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (105.63 vs 105.94)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean 2

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.81 vs 6.74, +0.07)

Value

11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean 2

Lower effective price ($159.99 vs $161.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

11SIX24
Gherkin

Model

Pegasus Jelly Bean 2
Draco

Shape

Widebody
Widebody

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.83 oz
7.6 oz

Swing Weight

105.63
105.94

Twist Weight

6.81
6.74

Play Style

all-court
all-court

Retail Price

$169.99
$179.99

Discount

$10 (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$159.99
$161.99

11SIX24

Pegasus Jelly Bean 2

$159.99 (was $169.99)

Gherkin

Draco

$161.99 (was $179.99)

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