Ronbus NOVA R3 16mm vs Selkirk Amped Pro Air Invikta 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec

Ronbus NOVA R3 16mm

Selkirk Amped Pro Air Invikta 16mm

Price

$150

$180

Swing Weight

120

121

Twist Weight

5.96

5.93

Weight

7.9 oz

8 oz

Core

16mm

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Power

56.7 MPH

56.9 MPH

Pop

35.5 MPH

36.3 MPH

Spin

2068 RPM

2080 RPM

Shape

Elongated

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Face

Carbon

Composite

Build

Gen 1

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Balance

245.5mm

248mm

Ronbus NOVA R3 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — 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
+Competitive price at $150 (below the $197 average)

Cons

−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
−Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Singles PlayersTennis ConvertsBudget-Conscious Buyers

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Code: PBSTUDIO — $20

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Selkirk Amped Pro Air Invikta 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.9 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.

Pros

+Above-average power at 56.9 MPH (66th percentile, avg 56.4)
+Heavy swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives

Cons

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