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Ronbus R1 Nova vs Selkirk Amped Invikta Pro Air

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Ronbus R1 Nova
Selkirk Amped Invikta Pro Air
Price
$180
$180
Swing Weight
118
118
Twist Weight
6
5.9
Weight
8.1 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
54.4 MPH
55.5 MPH
Pop
34.2 MPH
36.3 MPH
Spin
1883 RPM
1895 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Fiberglass
Build
Gen 2
Gen 1.5/Edgeless
Balance
242mm
246mm

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

Selkirk Amped Invikta Pro Air

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.5 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power 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

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

Best For

Singles Players

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