Ronbus Pulsar FX.R3 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.9 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, top 10% spin (2230 RPM) — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Price: $180. Swing weight: 122. Twist weight: 6.21. Weight: 8.1 oz. Power: 56.9 MPH. Spin: 2230 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Above-average power at 56.9 MPH (66th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
- Outstanding spin at 2230 RPM — top 10% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- Heavy swing weight of 122 (89th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 122 (89th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2230 RPM (top 10%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 122 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Ronbus
Pulsar FX.R3 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.9 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, top 10% spin (2230 RPM) — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower Control+All-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
122
92th percentile
Twist Weight
6.21
44th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.9 MPH
32th percentile
Pop
36.6 MPH
26th percentile
Spin
2230 RPM
High
Balance
246mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Above-average power at 56.9 MPH (66th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2230 RPM — top 10% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +Heavy swing weight of 122 (89th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 122 (89th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Spin-Heavy Players
2230 RPM (top 10%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 122 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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