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Ronbus NOVA R3 16mm vs Speedup Ice 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Ronbus NOVA R3 16mm
Speedup Ice 16mm
Price
$150
$119.99
Swing Weight
120
121
Twist Weight
5.96
6.03
Weight
7.9 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.7 MPH
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Pop
35.5 MPH
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Spin
2068 RPM
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Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 1
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Balance
245.5mm
241mm
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
Code: PBSTUDIO — $20
Speedup Ice 16mm
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 121 (85th 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
- +Great value at $119.99 — cheaper than 91% of paddles (avg $197)
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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