Ronbus R1 Nova Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.4 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a elongated shape.
Price: $180. Swing weight: 118. Twist weight: 6. Weight: 8.14 oz. Power: 54.4 MPH. Spin: 1883 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
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 Players: Swing weight of 118 (71th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 118 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Ronbus
R1 Nova
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.4 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a elongated shape.
Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower SoftControl
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
118
72th percentile
Twist Weight
6
24th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
54.4 MPH
16th percentile
Pop
34.2 MPH
3th percentile
Spin
1883 RPM
Medium
Balance
242mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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 Players
Swing weight of 118 (71th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 118 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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