Ronbus R3 Nova 16
$89.99
About the Ronbus R3 Nova 16
Gen 3 thermoformed elongated with edge-grid technology.
Listed play style: power, spin.
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
- 2.9 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.4 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Bottom 24% of catalog on power
Top 10% 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 R3 Nova 16 in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | R3 Nova 16 | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.75 oz (midpoint of 7.5–8 oz) | lighter than 96% (1% same) | 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 | 7.75 oz | 3rd lightest (tied) | 8 paddles from Ronbus |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Ronbus Corporation R3 NOVA”. Date added on the list: Aug 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.
Closest by measured specs
JOOLA Agassi Edge Heat Vision 16mm: 0.05 oz heavier, same core, same shape, $10 more
ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated: 0.2 oz heavier, same core, same shape, $10 more
Selkirk AMPED: 0.3 oz heavier, same core, same shape, $10 more
Ronbus Quanta R1: 0.1 oz lighter, same core, same shape, $30 more
