Ronbus R1 Pulsar 16
$37.98
About the Ronbus R1 Pulsar 16
Thermoformed widebody raw carbon, boutique brand with strong value.
Listed play style: control, spin.
Where to buy: Ronbus direct and Amazon.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $37.98 | Check Amazon | Buy on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 1.3 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.4 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9.0 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Bottom 5% of catalog on power
Top 10% of catalog on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Ronbus R1 Pulsar 16 in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | R1 Pulsar 16 | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.75 oz (midpoint of 7.5–8 oz) | lighter than 95% | 39 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Length | 15.875 in | shorter than 41% (43% same) | 37 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | longer than 64% (22% same) | 36 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Weight within Ronbus | 7.75 oz | 3rd lightest (tied) | 8 paddles from Ronbus |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Ronbus R1 Pulsar”. Date added on the list: Apr 25, 2023.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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