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Ronbus R3 Pulsar vs Vatic Pro V7 Carbon Fiber 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Ronbus R3 Pulsar
Vatic Pro V7 Carbon Fiber 16mm
Price
$169.99
$139.99
Swing Weight
124
119
Twist Weight
6.39
6.78
Weight
8.1 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
55.2 MPH
54.3 MPH
Pop
35.4 MPH
35.9 MPH
Spin
2076 RPM
2004 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2
Balance
241mm
236mm
Ronbus R3 Pulsar
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.2 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 6%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Below-average power at 55.2 MPH (18th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 6%) 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
Creator code: PBSTUDIO — $20
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Vatic Pro V7 Carbon Fiber 16mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.3 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Exceptional stability — 6.78 twist weight is 80th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
- +Competitive price at $139.99 (below the $190 average)
Cons
- −Below-average power at 54.3 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power
Best For
BeginnersControl / Touch PlayersSingles PlayersBudget-Conscious Buyers
Creator code: PBSTUDIO — $10 OFF
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