Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Ronbus R4 Pulsar | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.5/100 | 87.4/100 |
| MSRP | $160 | $109.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Ronbus R4 Pulsar
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $160.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $109.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8888
- Control8286
- Spin8888
- Forgiveness8289
- Sweet spot8490
- Stability8689
- Maneuverability7886
- Pop8688
- Touch7885
- Consistency8487
- Swing weight7665
- Twist weight8087
- Launch angle5659
- Plow through8681
- Softness6880
Bars listed in the order Ronbus R4 Pulsar · Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Verdicts
Ronbus R4 Pulsar
Ronbus swings for pace with a 14 mm foam-walled build. Power 88 and pop 86 at $160 is the best price-to-punch ratio in the database this year.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.