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Ronbus Pulsar FX.R1 16mm vs Ronbus Pulsar FX.R3 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Ronbus Pulsar FX.R1 16mm
Ronbus Pulsar FX.R3 16mm
Price
$180
$180
Swing Weight
121
122
Twist Weight
6.21
6.21
Weight
8.2 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
57.3 MPH
56.9 MPH
Pop
36.1 MPH
36.6 MPH
Spin
2264 RPM
2230 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2
Balance
244mm
246mm

Ronbus Pulsar FX.R1 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, top 8% spin (2264 RPM) — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.3 MPH (78th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Outstanding spin at 2264 RPM — top 8% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +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

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Power PlayersSingles PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts
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Ronbus Pulsar FX.R3 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.9 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, top 10% spin (2230 RPM) — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 56.9 MPH (66th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Outstanding spin at 2230 RPM — top 10% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 122 (88th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Singles PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBEFFECT
Full details

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