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Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm vs Ronbus Pulsar FX3
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm
Ronbus Pulsar FX3
Price
$189.99
$180
Swing Weight
121
123
Twist Weight
6.15
6.29
Weight
8.1 oz
8.2 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
57.3 MPH
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Pop
35.3 MPH
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Spin
2004 RPM
2003 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
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Balance
245mm
246mm
Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.3 MPH (78th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Heavy swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Lower pop at 35.3 MPH (19th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power
Best For
Power PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
Ronbus Pulsar FX3
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 9%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 123 (top 9%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Singles PlayersTennis Converts
Code: PBSTUDIO — $20
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