Engage
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0
$259.99
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Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar is cheaper at $120. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ronbus
Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar
$120Cheaper
Which is better: the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 or Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar?
The Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar is the cheaper at $120. The Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 | Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $259.99 | $120 |
| Brand | Engage | Ronbus |
| Released | — | — |
| Weight (oz) | 8.25 | 8.2 |
| Length (in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Width (in) | 8 | 7.5 |
| Core thickness (mm) | 15.88 | 16 |
| Face material | Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber | Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber, textured |
| Core material | Control Pro 'Black' polymer honeycomb core | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Paddle shape | wide-body | hybrid |
| Grip length (in) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference (in) | 4.375 | 4.25 |
| Spin (rpm) | — | — |
| Usap approved | Yes | — |
Sources — Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0: pickleballdepot.us (verified 2026-08-01). Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar: dashpickleball.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 and Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Weight (oz): Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 8.25 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 8.2
- Length (in): Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 16 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 16.5
- Width (in): Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 8 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 7.5
- Core thickness (mm): Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 15.88 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 16
- Face material: Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber, textured
- Core material: Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 Control Pro 'Black' polymer honeycomb core vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar Polypropylene honeycomb
- Paddle shape: Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 wide-body vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar hybrid
- Grip length (in): Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 5 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 5.5
- Grip circumference (in): Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 4.375 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 4.25