Ronbus NOVA R3 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Price: $150. Swing weight: 120. Twist weight: 5.96. Weight: 7.92 oz. Power: 56.7 MPH. Spin: 2068 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
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 Players: Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 120 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $150, it's cheaper than 76% of paddles (avg $197)
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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.
$150
Find Your MatchElongated16mm coreCarbonGen 1Control
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
120
79th percentile
Twist Weight
5.96
15th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.7 MPH
Pop
35.5 MPH
Spin
2068 RPM
Balance
245.5mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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 Players
Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 120 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $150, it's cheaper than 76% of paddles (avg $197)
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