Ronbus NOVA R3 16mm vs Speedup Fire 14 14mm

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Specs Comparison

Spec

Ronbus NOVA R3 16mm

Speedup Fire 14 14mm

Price

$150

$119.99

Swing Weight

120

117

Twist Weight

5.96

5.85

Weight

7.9 oz

7.8 oz

Core

16mm

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Power

56.7 MPH

56 MPH

Pop

35.5 MPH

35.8 MPH

Spin

2068 RPM

2016 RPM

Shape

Elongated

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Face

Carbon

Composite

Build

Gen 1

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Balance

245.5mm

243mm

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 an elongated shape.

Pros

+Heavy swing weight of 120 (83rd percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
+Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
+Competitive price at $150 (below the $190 average)

Cons

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

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Speedup Fire 14 14mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.

Pros

+Great value at $119.99 — cheaper than 87% of paddles (avg $190)

Cons

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