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Ronbus Quanta R2 vs Ronbus Quanta R5

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Ronbus Quanta R2
Ronbus Quanta R5
Price
$119.99
$119.99
Swing Weight
101
103
Twist Weight
6.16
6.13
Weight
7.7 oz
7.7 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
—
56.6 MPH
Pop
—
36.9 MPH
Spin
2099 RPM
2108 RPM
Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 4
Gen 4
Balance
230mm
230mm

Ronbus Quanta R2

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2099 RPM (68th percentile)
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 101 is in the bottom 3% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +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

  • −Very light swing weight of 101 (bottom 3%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Players with Arm IssuesBudget-Conscious Buyers

Ronbus Quanta R5

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.6 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.9 MPH (77th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Good spin generation at 2108 RPM (71th percentile)
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 103 is in the bottom 5% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Very light swing weight of 103 (bottom 5%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Advanced / Tournament PlayersDoubles SpecialistsPlayers with Arm IssuesBudget-Conscious Buyers

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