Skip to content
Representative photo of a textured raw-carbon pickleball paddle on a hard court; stands in for the Ronbus R1 Pulsar.
Ronbus

Ronbus R1 Pulsar (16mm)

Value-minded control players who want tournament-legal performance and a choice of handle length.

Weight
8 oz
Core
16mm
Shape
elongated
Grip
4.125 in

Face · Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber, textured

Some links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure.

Check current price

Strengths and trade-offs

  • +Remarkable spin and shot placement for the price
  • +Enlarged sweet spot from the foamed edge and perimeter weighting
  • +Handle-length choice (5.25 in or 5.5 in) fits one- or two-handed backhands
  • –Smaller boutique brand with thinner retail presence than JOOLA or Selkirk
  • –Raw carbon face texture wears over heavy use like most T700 faces

Compare with

The Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, a raw carbon-fiber pickleball paddle.
Six Zero

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control (16mm)

Players who want real control and feel without giving up spin or a usable pop on counters.

View paddle
The JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16, an elongated carbon-fiber pickleball paddle.
JOOLA

JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16

Control-focused players who want a long, precise paddle with proven tour pedigree.

View paddle
The GAMMA Obsidian 16, a matte-black raw carbon-fiber pickleball paddle.
GAMMA

GAMMA Obsidian 16

Control players who want a vibration-damped, comfortable carbon paddle from a long-standing racquet brand.

View paddle

Sources