Ronbus Pulsar FX.R2 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.9 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 84th percentile spin (2177 RPM) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Price: $180. Swing weight: 114. Twist weight: 7.09. Weight: 8.2 oz. Power: 55.9 MPH. Spin: 2177 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Solid pop at 37 MPH (81th 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 core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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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Ronbus
Pulsar FX.R2 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.9 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 84th percentile spin (2177 RPM) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower Control+All-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
114
36th percentile
Twist Weight
7.09
89th percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
55.9 MPH
21th percentile
Pop
37 MPH
22th percentile
Spin
2177 RPM
Medium
Balance
234mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Solid pop at 37 MPH (81th 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 core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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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