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Ronbus Pulsar FX3 vs Ronbus R3 Pulsar

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Ronbus Pulsar FX3
Ronbus R3 Pulsar
Price
$180
$169.99
Swing Weight
123
124
Twist Weight
6.29
6.39
Weight
8.2 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
—
55.2 MPH
Pop
—
35.4 MPH
Spin
2003 RPM
2076 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
—
Gen 2
Balance
246mm
241mm

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

Ronbus R3 Pulsar

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 7%) 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
  • +Competitive price at $169.99 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 55.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 7%) 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

Control / Touch PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts

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