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Pulse S
$228
Pickleball Apes
Pulse S – 17mm
Ruby Pro 14mm
$275
Six Zero
Ruby Pro – 14mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Pulse S) vs Pop-leaning (Ruby Pro).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Pulse S (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with Ruby Pro (thinner core).

If you want value, start with Pulse S (lower listed price).

Best-for highlights

Pulse S
Soft feel-leaningValue-leaning
Ruby Pro
Pop-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: Pulse S is cheaper by $47.00 ($228.00 vs $275.00)
  • Thickness: Ruby Pro is thinner by 3mm (14 mm vs 17 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Core material: Polypropylene + Foam vs 12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene
  • Face material: Kevlar/Nylon vs Diamond Tough Aramid Fiber Flextech 45 Degrees
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

Bottom line

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Pulse S – 17mm
Price$228
Weight8 oz
Thickness17 mm
CorePolypropylene + Foam
Ruby Pro – 14mm
Price$275
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
Core12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene

These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions and materials.

Price:$228 – $275
Thickness:14mm – 17mm
Core:Polypropylene + Foam vs 12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change

Pricing

Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.

Minimum priceDifferent
$47 range
Pulse S – 17mm
$228.00
Ruby Pro – 14mm
$275.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$47 range
Pulse S – 17mm
$228.00
Ruby Pro – 14mm
$275.00

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
3mm range
Pulse S – 17mm
17 mm
Ruby Pro – 14mm
14 mm

Dimensions

WidthDifferent
Pulse S – 17mm
7.6 in (193 mm)
Ruby Pro – 14mm
7.5 in (191 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Pulse S – 17mm
Polypropylene + Foam
Ruby Pro – 14mm
12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
Pulse S – 17mm
Kevlar/Nylon
Ruby Pro – 14mm
Diamond Tough Aramid Fiber Flextech 45 Degrees
How we detect differences

We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:

  • Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
  • Thickness: 1mm or more difference
  • Price: $20 or more difference
  • Materials: Any difference in core or face material