Ripple V2-R1 14mm
This paddle delivers top 3% power (59.6 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in an elongated shape.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Elite power — 59.6 MPH puts it in the top 3% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 38.1 MPH — top 3% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Good spin generation at 2104 RPM (70th percentile)
- +Heavy swing weight of 125 (top 4%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 125 (top 4%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 96% of paddles (avg $189)
Best For
Firepower Elite tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
59.6 MPH drive speed (top 3%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Swing weight of 125 (top 4%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Swing weight of 125 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Data sources
Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.