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Selkirk Labs Project 007 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.

Which is better: the Selkirk Labs Project 007 or Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar?

The Selkirk Labs Project 007 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. Get the Selkirk Labs Project 007 for the stronger spec sheet, the Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Selkirk Labs Project 007 Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar
US price $149.99 $120
BrandSelkirkRonbus
Released
Weight (oz) 8.15 8.2
Length (in) 16.4 16.5
Width (in) 7.5 7.5
Core thickness (mm) 14 16
Face material Florek carbon fiber face with InfiniGrit textured surface Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber, textured
Core material Polypropylene honeycomb with a Titanium Mesh Layer System Polypropylene honeycomb
Paddle shape elongated hybrid
Grip length (in) 5.5 5.5
Grip circumference (in) 4.25 4.25
Spin (rpm) 2000
Usap approved Yes

Sources — Selkirk Labs Project 007: pickleballcentral.com (verified 2026-08-01). Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar: dashpickleball.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Selkirk Labs Project 007 and Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight (oz): Selkirk Labs Project 007 8.15 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 8.2
  • Length (in): Selkirk Labs Project 007 16.4 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 16.5
  • Core thickness (mm): Selkirk Labs Project 007 14 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 16
  • Face material: Selkirk Labs Project 007 Florek carbon fiber face with InfiniGrit textured surface vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber, textured
  • Core material: Selkirk Labs Project 007 Polypropylene honeycomb with a Titanium Mesh Layer System vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar Polypropylene honeycomb
  • Paddle shape: Selkirk Labs Project 007 elongated vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar hybrid

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