Ronbus Quanta R5 Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.6 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a wide body shape.
Price: $119.99. Swing weight: 103. Twist weight: 6.13. Weight: 7.7 oz. Power: 56.6 MPH. Spin: 2108 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
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 Players: Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (103, bottom 5%) with 36.9 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
- Players with Arm Issues: Thick 16mm core absorbs vibration while light 7.7 oz weight reduces strain
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $119.99, it's cheaper than 90% of paddles (avg $197)
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Ronbus
Quanta R5
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.6 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a wide body shape.
Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower HighPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
103
2th percentile
Twist Weight
6.13
34th percentile
Weight
7.7 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.6 MPH
79th percentile
Pop
36.9 MPH
85th percentile
Spin
2108 RPM
Very High
Balance
230mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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 Players
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (103, bottom 5%) with 36.9 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
Players with Arm Issues
Thick 16mm core absorbs vibration while light 7.7 oz weight reduces strain
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $119.99, it's cheaper than 90% of paddles (avg $197)
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