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Pulse V
$228
Pickleball Apes
Pulse V – 17mm
Ruby
$196
Six Zero
Ruby – 14mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Pulse V) vs Soft feel-leaning (Pulse V).

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Decision shortcuts

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

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

If you want forgiveness, start with Pulse V (wider face).

Best-for highlights

Pulse V
Soft feel-leaningForgiveness-leaning
Ruby
Pop-leaningReach-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: Ruby is cheaper by $32.00 ($196.00 vs $228.00)
  • Thickness: Ruby is thinner by 3mm (14 mm vs 17 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Ruby is longer by 13mm (16.3 in (414 mm) vs 15.8 in (401 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Pulse V is wider by 15mm (8.1 in (206 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Face material: Kevlar/Nylon vs Aramid Fibre
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 V – 17mm
Price$228
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness17 mm
CorePolypropylene + Foam
Ruby – 14mm
Price$196
Weight8.2 oz
Thickness14 mm
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These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.

Price:$196 – $228
Thickness:14mm – 17mm
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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
$32 range
Pulse V – 17mm
$228.00
Ruby – 14mm
$196.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$22 range
Pulse V – 17mm
$228.00
Ruby – 14mm
$250.00

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
3mm range
Pulse V – 17mm
17 mm
Ruby – 14mm
14 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Pulse V – 17mm
15.8 in (401 mm)
Ruby – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
WidthDifferent
Pulse V – 17mm
8.1 in (206 mm)
Ruby – 14mm
7.5 in (191 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Pulse V – 17mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Ruby – 14mm
4.17 in (106 mm)

Materials

Face materialDifferent
Pulse V – 17mm
Kevlar/Nylon
Ruby – 14mm
Aramid Fibre
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