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Gearbox G2 Elongated 14mm vs Ronbus Ripple R1.14 v2
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Gearbox G2 Elongated 14mm
Ronbus Ripple R1.14 v2
Price
$119.99
$140
Swing Weight
121
126
Twist Weight
5.38
5.66
Weight
8 oz
7.8 oz
Core
14mm
14mm
Power
55.7 MPH
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Pop
33.4 MPH
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Spin
2030 RPM
1999 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Balance
254mm
250mm
Gearbox G2 Elongated 14mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.7 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- +Great value at $119.99 — cheaper than 87% of paddles (avg $190)
Cons
- −Lower pop at 33.4 MPH (bottom 2%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.38 (bottom 5%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Singles PlayersTennis ConvertsBudget-Conscious Buyers
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Ronbus Ripple R1.14 v2
This paddle delivers crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 126 (top 3%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- +Competitive price at $140 (below the $190 average)
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.66 (12th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Very high swing weight of 126 (top 3%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Singles PlayersTennis ConvertsBudget-Conscious Buyers
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