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Pulsar FX.R2 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 55.9 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, 84th percentile spin (2177 RPM) — an all-court option in a wide body shape.

$180USD list
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Creator code: PBEFFECT

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Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower Control+All-Court

USAP approved since Apr 1, 2024

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
114
49th percentile
Twist Weight
7.09
89th percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
55.9 MPH
33rd percentile
Pop
37 MPH
82nd percentile
Spin
2177 RPM
Medium
Balance
234mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Solid pop at 37 MPH (82nd percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Good spin generation at 2177 RPM (84th percentile)
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.09 twist weight is 89th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot

Cons

  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 7.09 (89th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

Spin-Heavy Players

2177 RPM (84th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.