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Ronbus R1 Nova vs Ronbus R3 Nova
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Ronbus R1 Nova
Ronbus R3 Nova
Price
$180
$180
Swing Weight
118
120
Twist Weight
6
6.04
Weight
8.1 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
54.4 MPH
55 MPH
Pop
34.2 MPH
34.8 MPH
Spin
1883 RPM
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Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2
Balance
242mm
245mm
Ronbus R1 Nova
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.4 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +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 54.4 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 34.2 MPH (bottom 3%, 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
Code: PBEFFECT
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
Code: PBEFFECT
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