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.

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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.

$180
Code: PBEFFECT

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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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