Ronbus R1 Pulsar vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Ronbus R1 Pulsar takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Ronbus R1 Pulsar edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (83.5 vs 82), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
78 vs 77
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Forgiveness
84 vs 77
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
100 vs 104 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$120 at IQ 83.5 vs $130 at IQ 82
Overall pick: Ronbus R1 Pulsar · $120 · IQ 83.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 78Power77
- 92Control89
- 88Spin90
- 84Forgiveness77
- 84Sweet spot75
- 80Stability84
- 84Maneuverability92
- 70Pop76
- 90Touch88
- 86Consistency83
- 62Swing weight50
- 74Twist weight74
- 46Launch angle49
- 72Plow through64
- 84Softness85
Ronbus R1 Pulsar vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Ronbus R1 Pulsar | Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $120 — better | $130 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.5 — better | 82 |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 104 | 100 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.4 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.85 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System |
Ronbus R1 Pulsar verdict
The value benchmark for an elongated control paddle. It gives up thermoformed power, but the swing weight is low enough that fast hands stay fast into the third game.
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 verdict
A titanium mesh layer under the Florek carbon face gives the 007 Epic a firmer, louder response than the rest of the Labs line, and it sells for a third of Boomstik money.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: Ronbus R1 Pulsar scores 62 against 50 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on control, consistency, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($130 vs $120) that it should not break the tie.
Swing weight
Ronbus R1 Pulsar leads by 12 points (62 vs 50).
Sweet spot
Ronbus R1 Pulsar leads by 9 points (84 vs 75).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 8 points (92 vs 84).
Plow through
Ronbus R1 Pulsar leads by 8 points (72 vs 64).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Ronbus R1 Pulsar
Ronbus R1 Pulsar is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 84 vs 75, forgiveness 84 vs 77, consistency 86 vs 83. Twist weight 6.1 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.9 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Labs Project 007 Epic 14, elongated on the R1 Pulsar.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Labs Project 007 Epic 14, elongated on the R1 Pulsar.
- Plow through
- Control
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.8 vs 82.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Labs Project 007 Epic 14, elongated on the R1 Pulsar.
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want maneuverability (+8), pop (+6), stability (+4). Its swing weight of 100 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 review →Ronbus R1 Pulsar
Take Ronbus R1 Pulsar if you want swing weight (+12), sweet spot (+9), plow through (+8). Its swing weight of 104 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Ronbus R1 Pulsar review →Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Ronbus R1 Pulsar FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the Ronbus R1 Pulsar?
- Ronbus R1 Pulsar carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.5 vs 82), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Ronbus R1 Pulsar leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 kg·cm² swing weight against 104 for Ronbus R1 Pulsar. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the Ronbus R1 Pulsar?
- Ronbus R1 Pulsar scores 78 for power against 77 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. That comes from a 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 104 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Ronbus R1 Pulsar at 92 versus 89. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 90 for spin off its Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face, against 88 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Ronbus R1 Pulsar. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Ronbus R1 Pulsar, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 77). Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.4 vs 6.1), but Ronbus R1 Pulsar makes it back on sweet spot (84) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14: 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core with a Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face. Ronbus R1 Pulsar: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Ronbus R1 Pulsar, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Ronbus R1 Pulsar avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Ronbus R1 Pulsar is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 84 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Ronbus R1 Pulsar at 7.9 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (104 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 to the Ronbus R1 Pulsar?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Ronbus R1 Pulsar leads on swing weight by 12 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $130 vs $120, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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