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R1 PULSAR

R1 PULSAR is a strong pick that’s easy to compare on specs and price.

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At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
R1 PULSAR
Our grade
Strong
Reliable all-court

What stands out

The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
  • power
    A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
  • control
    Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
What people are saying
kitchen confidencestrong drivesgrippy faceheavy topspinsteady on mishitsforgiving sweet spotsmooth impactconnected feel
Touch & Control
  • Soft shots land with confidence-inspiring at the kitchen, and resets feel confidence-inspiring at the kitchen.
  • It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to calm and predictable.
Power
  • Most feedback points to lively when you step in.
  • It tends to feel easy to generate pace, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
Spin
  • The first impression is confident on angles.
  • In real play, it shows up as grippy with heavy shape.
Stability
  • Players often call out solid against pace when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
  • On off-center contact, the paddle stays stable through contact.
Feel
  • The common thread: comfortable over long sessions.
  • Most feedback points to connected and clean.
Value
  • The value proposition comes down to good value when on sale.
  • The first impression is worth it for the performance.

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