Ronbus Ripple R1 V2 14mm Pickleball Paddle Review

Item: Ronbus Ripple R1 V2 14mm
Rating: 3
Author: Matt Khoury

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MATT'S VERDICT

The Ripple R1 V2 is for players who generate power through length. The swing weight is on the heavy end, so this isn't a paddle with free speed.

GEN 4 · FOAM

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All measurements

Serve speed: 61.4 mph
Serve speed percentile: 97.9%
Serve speed z-score: 1.349
Punch volley speed: 39.3 mph
Punch volley speed percentile: 90.7%
Punch volley speed z-score: 0.980
Spin: 2210 rpm
Spin percentile: 30.5%
Spin z-score: -0.292
Swing weight: 124.45
Swing weight percentile: 97.5%
Swing weight z-score: 1.914
Twist weight: 5.9
Twist weight percentile: 10.3%
Twist weight z-score: -1.070
Static weight: 8.19 oz
Static weight percentile: 83.6%
Static weight z-score: 0.965
Balance point: 25.2 cm
Balance point percentile: 98.5%
Balance point z-score: 1.931
Surface roughness (Ra): 5.87 µm
Surface roughness (Ra) percentile: 15.4%
Surface roughness (Ra) z-score: -0.911
Firepower: 94/100
Control score: 2/100
Power rating: 5/5
Control rating: 1/5
Spin rating: 2/5
Pop rating: 5/5
Forgiveness rating: 1/5
Shot resetting rating: 3/5
Touch shots rating: 3/5
Feel rating: 2/5
Matt's star rating: 3/5
Balance offset from center: +4.2 cm
Core thickness: 14 mm
Shape: Elongated
Length: 16.5 in
Width: 7.375 in
Handle length: 5.5 in
Handle circumference: 4.125 in
Surface material: Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured
Core material: 3D Carbon Fiber Grid Infused EVA Core
Surface texture: Peel Ply (Coarse)
Manufacturing process: Thermoformed
Classification: Gen 4
Approval body: USA Pickleball
Punch volley rank: #32 of 517 measured paddles
Market comparison: 513 measured paddles across 9 metrics