Ronbus Quanta R1
$119.99
About the Ronbus Quanta R1
Gen 4 full foam EPP core with TPE elastomer, 5 shape variants.
Listed play style: balanced, control.
Where to buy: Ronbus direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronbus | $119.99 | In stock | Buy on Ronbus (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, Toray T700 raw carbon fiber thermoformed 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
- 2.1 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.8 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Bottom 15% of catalog on power
Top 3% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Ronbus Quanta R1 in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Quanta R1 | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.64 oz (midpoint of 7.61–7.68 oz) | lighter than all | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 10% (90% same) | 63 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | shorter than 22% (62% same) | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within Ronbus | 7.64 oz | lightest | 8 paddles from Ronbus |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Ronbus Quanta R1.16”. Date added on the list: Aug 19, 2025.
- 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
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro: 0.01 oz heavier, same core, same shape, $49 more · side by side
JOOLA Agassi Edge Heat Vision 16mm: 0.2 oz heavier, same core, same shape, $20 cheaper
Ronbus R3 Nova 16: 0.1 oz heavier, same core, same shape, $30 cheaper
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm: 0.4 oz heavier, same core, same shape, similar listed price
