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Company: Ronbus
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R1 Nova

16 mm

Weight: 7.7 oz

Price: $180

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    elongated

  • Length:
    16.5 in
  • Width:
    7.5 in
  • Thickness:
    16mm
  • Grip length:
    5.5 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.125 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Ronbus R1 Nova is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Weighing 7.7 oz with a 5.5-inch grip, it falls into the midweight category. The 116 swing weight (medium) may require moderate effort to swing. Its elongated shape could offer a larger sweet spot.

This paddle might suit intermediate to advanced all-court players. The combination of core and face materials may provide a blend of power and control. The moderate swing weight could offer stability without being overly cumbersome. The 38th percentile for twist weight suggests it may be slightly less resistant to twisting on off-center hits compared to other paddles. While the drive speed and spin rate are in the 42nd and 38th percentiles respectively, the lower volley speed (19th percentile) may indicate less pop on volleys.

Attributes

Summary

The Ronbus R1 Nova is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Weighing 7.7 oz with a 5.5-inch grip, it falls into the midweight category. The 116 swing weight (medium) may require moderate effort to swing. Its elongated shape could offer a larger sweet spot.

This paddle might suit intermediate to advanced all-court players. The combination of core and face materials may provide a blend of power and control. The moderate swing weight could offer stability without being overly cumbersome. The 38th percentile for twist weight suggests it may be slightly less resistant to twisting on off-center hits compared to other paddles. While the drive speed and spin rate are in the 42nd and 38th percentiles respectively, the lower volley speed (19th percentile) may indicate less pop on volleys.

Comparisons

Reviews

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John Kew

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Pickleball Effect

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Pickleball Studio

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
John Kew172955.234.81155.72245
Pickleball Effect188352.532.21186242
Pickleball Studio1805--1145.81-
Estimated:179753.879133.51871165.84333244
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John Kew

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Pickleball Effect

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Pickleball Studio

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
John Kew172955.234.81155.72245
Pickleball Effect188352.532.21186242
Pickleball Studio1805--1145.81-
Estimated:179753.879133.51871165.84333244

Drive speed

53.9mph

42nd percentile

6.5

Volley speed

33.5mph

19th percentile

4.7

Swing weight

116

58th percentile

1.8%

Average

Spin

1,797RPM

38th percentile

6.1

Twist weight

5.843

23rd percentile

3.8

Balance point

244mm

79th percentile

2.1%

Average

Drive speed

53.9mph

42nd percentile

6.5

Volley speed

33.5mph

19th percentile

4.7

Swing weight

116

58th percentile

1.8%

Average

Spin

1,797RPM

38th percentile

6.1

Twist weight

5.843

23rd percentile

3.8

Balance point

244mm

79th percentile

2.1%

Average

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