Ronbus R1 Nova 16mm
$89.99
About the Ronbus R1 Nova 16mm
~1,800-1,850 RPM spin. For players who love thermoformed response but got burned by delam.
Listed play style: control.
Where to buy: 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, raw Toray T700 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
- 6.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Above the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Ronbus R1 Nova 16mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | R1 Nova 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.9–8.1 oz) | lighter than 39% (39% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | shorter than 22% (62% same) | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within Ronbus | 8 oz | heaviest (tied) | 8 paddles from Ronbus |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Ronbus Corporation R1 Nova”. Date added on the list: Jun 9, 2023.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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