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Ronbus Pulsar R3 16mm vs Ronbus R3 Pulsar
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Ronbus Pulsar R3 16mm
Ronbus R3 Pulsar
Price
$180
$169.99
Swing Weight
125
124
Twist Weight
6.47
6.39
Weight
8.3 oz
8.1 oz
Core
—
16mm
Power
56.3 MPH
55.2 MPH
Pop
35.6 MPH
35.4 MPH
Spin
1970 RPM
2076 RPM
Shape
—
Elongated
Face
Composite
Carbon
Build
—
Gen 2
Balance
238mm
241mm
Ronbus Pulsar R3 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 125 (top 5%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 125 (top 5%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (88th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Tennis 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
Code: PBSTUDIO — $20
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