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Ronbus Pulsar FX2 vs Selkirk Vanguard S2 Control
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Ronbus Pulsar FX2
Selkirk Vanguard S2 Control
Price
$180
$199.99
Swing Weight
112
105
Twist Weight
7.05
6.98
Weight
8.2 oz
8 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Spin
1993 RPM
1940 RPM
Shape
Standard
Standard
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Balance
236mm
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Ronbus Pulsar FX2
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (88th percentile) — a versatile option in a standard shape.
Pros
- +Exceptional stability — 7.05 twist weight is 88th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Beginners
Code: PBSTUDIO — $20
Selkirk Vanguard S2 Control
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a standard shape.
Pros
- +Exceptional stability — 6.98 twist weight is 87th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 105 is in the bottom 8% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 105 (bottom 8%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Beginners
Code: INF-PBSTUDIO — a digital gift card
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