Innovation at its finest!! Ronbus R1 & R3 Pulsar FX Paddle Review | Rackets & Runners 

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I’m curious about these questions too. I love my R1 Nova so not sure if it’s worth looking into the FX R1 Pulsar or not based on this update.

Was thinking the same. Looked like he was using the R3 in most of video.

I think I do still prefer the Nova but that could be just because I am used to it. It's weird, I really don't know which shape I prefer. I go back and forth all the time, with these I preferred the R3 and with the Gen 3 Joolas I preferred the Hyperion.

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Yes, we should be getting them in soon!

Considering Johnkew cut it open it makes sense. Adding more carbon fiber won’t make a paddle softer. It felt stiffer to me too and a lot more poppy than previous gen.

Decent little shot that... And thank you!

I would probably still say the Gen 3 Joola, but it's very close.

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Thank you! I really don’t know which shape I prefer, I’m always going back and forth but probably the R1 by a bit. Between the Filth and the Pulsar, I like the Pulsar’s adaptive playability a little more.

The pulsar r3 has the softest feel out of all the paddles you’re looking into. It’s probably the most controllable.

The FxR3 definitely better dinker than the OG IMO

I would go for the FX3. It's great for dinking - the best out of the Ronbus line I've tried thus far.

I'll definitely review it soon, but keep in mind it's a 16 inch paddle so you have to like that length to like the paddle. Personally, I'll always prefer something elongated.

They're available now! I prefer these to the Forzas.

More pocketing and more potential to shape the ball.

Pink X40

@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball Do you also find it to play much firmer/faster than the optic green X40? To me, it's a much better playing ball than the optic version but finding a group willing to play with it is a challenge.

The Nova will feel more plush probably

The Pulsar FX feels much more plush to me when hitting hard.

Think the word I'd use for the comparison is consistentency. Played with the r1nova for 9 months and loved it. The fx1 however has more consistent feel when hitting at any speed. The nova at times felt almost like 2 different (but good) paddles when changing speeds. The fx feels like a more 1 to 1 ratio in responsiveness when changing speeds whereas the nova soft game sometimes required extra effort to control. Plus fx has bit more speed and spin which allows for a bit more variety when rallying. Cant knock novas control and accuracy though, could hit some of the sharpest angled topspin shots with it. The added dwell they advertise I believe is best felt on resets when absorbing someone else's power and also when hitting medium paced balls for spin and placement. Best adjustment I made to fx1 was adding a bit of weight to bottom corners at 430 and 730. Lowered balance point and swing weight while bumping up twist weight. Became a much faster lighter and more maneuverable paddle while keeping spin power and pop. It was too head-heavy out of the box for me.

I'm going to compare it to the J3K when we receive them!

@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball Excellent! Keep up the quality reviews and insight

They Ruby has a more "rich" feel to the way it pockets the ball, but the dwell time and spin is similar. These are also elongated so the swing pattern is quite different.