Ronbus R3 Nova Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a elongated shape.
Price: $180. Swing weight: 120. Twist weight: 6.04. Weight: 8.07 oz. Power: 55 MPH. 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
Cons
- Below-average power at 55 MPH (15th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, 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 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
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Ronbus
R3 Nova
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a elongated shape.
Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower SoftControl
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
120
84th percentile
Twist Weight
6.04
27th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
55 MPH
24th percentile
Pop
34.8 MPH
8th percentile
Balance
245mm
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
Cons
- −Below-average power at 55 MPH (15th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, 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 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
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