Ronbus R3 Pulsar Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Price: $169.99. Swing weight: 124. Twist weight: 6.39. Weight: 8.1 oz. Power: 55.2 MPH. Spin: 2076 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
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 Players: Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 124 (top 7%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 124 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Ronbus
R3 Pulsar
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
$169.99
Find Your MatchElongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower Control+All-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
124
89th percentile
Twist Weight
6.39
34th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
55.2 MPH
28th percentile
Pop
35.4 MPH
19th percentile
Spin
2076 RPM
Medium
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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 Players
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
Singles Players
Swing weight of 124 (top 7%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 124 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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