Ronbus Ripple R1 - Production Model 16mm Review
This paddle delivers top 2% power (60 MPH), top 3% spin (2341 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Price: $250. Swing weight: 116. Twist weight: 5.63. Weight: 7.9 oz. Power: 60 MPH. Spin: 2341 RPM. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Elite power — 60 MPH puts it in the top 2% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- Exceptional pop at 38.1 MPH — top 4% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- Outstanding spin at 2341 RPM — top 3% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
Cons
- Low stability — twist weight of 5.63 (11th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
Best For
- Power Players: 60 MPH drive speed (top 2%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2341 RPM (top 3%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Ronbus
Ripple R1 - Production Model 16mm
This paddle delivers top 2% power (60 MPH), top 3% spin (2341 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Composite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
116
Twist Weight
5.63
Weight
7.9 oz
Power
60 MPH
Pop
38.1 MPH
Spin
2341 RPM
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Pros
- +Elite power — 60 MPH puts it in the top 2% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 38.1 MPH — top 4% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2341 RPM — top 3% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.63 (11th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
Best For
Power Players
60 MPH drive speed (top 2%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Spin-Heavy Players
2341 RPM (top 3%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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