Ronbus Nova 16
$89.99
About the Ronbus Nova 16
The Ronbus Nova 16 is a widebody pickleball paddle with a Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face over a 16mm core. It weighs about 7.7–8.1 oz, with a 5.25" grip. Listed price: $89.99.
Listed play style: balanced.
Where to buy: Ronbus direct and Amazon.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $89.99 | Check Amazon | Buy on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 4.0 / 10
- Hand speed
- 7.0 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9.0 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Ronbus Nova 16 in our database
Its length (16.2 in) is longer than all of the 37 other 16 mm widebody paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Nova 16 | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9 oz (midpoint of 7.7–8.1 oz) | lighter than 72% (10% same) | 39 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Length | 16.2 in | longer than all | 37 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | shorter than 44% (44% same) | 36 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Weight within Ronbus | 7.9 oz | 4th heaviest | 8 paddles from Ronbus |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Ronbus R2 Nova”. Date added on the list: Mar 10, 2024.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
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Selkirk SLK Evo Control: 0.05 oz lighter, same core, same shape, 0.2 in shorter, $10 cheaper
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