Ronbus Ripple R1 - Beta 1 Version 14mm Review
This paddle delivers top 2% power (60.1 MPH), top 3% spin (2343 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Price: $250. Swing weight: 108. Twist weight: 5.35. Weight: 7.8 oz. Power: 60.1 MPH. Spin: 2343 RPM. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Elite power — 60.1 MPH puts it in the top 2% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- Exceptional pop at 37.9 MPH — top 6% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- Outstanding spin at 2343 RPM — top 3% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 16th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- Low stability — twist weight of 5.35 (bottom 4%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
Best For
- Power Players: 60.1 MPH drive speed (top 2%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (108, 16th percentile) with 37.9 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2343 RPM (top 3%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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Ronbus
Ripple R1 - Beta 1 Version 14mm
This paddle delivers top 2% power (60.1 MPH), top 3% spin (2343 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Composite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
108
Twist Weight
5.35
Weight
7.8 oz
Power
60.1 MPH
Pop
37.9 MPH
Spin
2343 RPM
Balance
234mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Pros
- +Elite power — 60.1 MPH puts it in the top 2% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.9 MPH — top 6% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2343 RPM — top 3% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 16th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.35 (bottom 4%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
Best For
Power Players
60.1 MPH drive speed (top 2%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (108, 16th percentile) with 37.9 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
Spin-Heavy Players
2343 RPM (top 3%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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