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Ronbus NOVA R1 16mm vs Ronbus R3 Nova

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Ronbus NOVA R1 16mm
Ronbus R3 Nova
Price
$150
$180
Swing Weight
116
120
Twist Weight
5.97
6.04
Weight
8 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
55.1 MPH
55 MPH
Pop
34.6 MPH
34.8 MPH
Spin
2104.5 RPM
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Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 1
Gen 2
Balance
245mm
245mm

Ronbus NOVA R1 16mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2104.5 RPM (70th percentile)
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Competitive price at $150 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 55.1 MPH (15th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Lower pop at 34.6 MPH (bottom 7%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Tennis ConvertsBudget-Conscious Buyers
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — $20
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Ronbus R3 Nova

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +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
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 55 MPH (15th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Singles PlayersTennis Converts
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBEFFECT
Full details

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