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Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 14mm vs Ronbus Ripple V2-R1 14mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 14mm
Ronbus Ripple V2-R1 14mm
Price
$274.99
$280
Swing Weight
120
125
Twist Weight
5.12
5.87
Weight
8 oz
8.2 oz
Core
14mm
14mm
Power
60.4 MPH
59.6 MPH
Pop
38 MPH
38.1 MPH
Spin
2062 RPM
2104 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 3/Edgeless
Gen 3
Balance
249mm
250mm

Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 14mm

This paddle delivers top 1% power (60.4 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 60.4 MPH puts it in the top 1% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 38 MPH — top 5% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th 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

Cons

  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.12 (bottom 2%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

Best For

Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
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Ronbus Ripple V2-R1 14mm

This paddle delivers top 3% power (59.6 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 59.6 MPH puts it in the top 3% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 38.1 MPH — top 4% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Good spin generation at 2104 RPM (70th percentile)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 125 (top 5%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands

Cons

  • −Very high swing weight of 125 (top 5%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)

Best For

Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
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