Ronbus Ripple R5 V2 14mm Pickleball Paddle Review

Item: Ronbus Ripple R5 V2 14mm
Rating: 5
Author: Matt Khoury

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MATT'S VERDICT

The Ripple R5 V2 shares the same FIRE Core construction and dense, grounded contact feel that defines the Ripple V2 series. Standard widebody shape, the same plush-but-not-mushy response, and the same linear power delivery that doesn't reward lazy mechanics.

GEN 4 · FOAM

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All measurements

Serve speed: 61.2 mph
Serve speed percentile: 96.5%
Serve speed z-score: 1.177
Punch volley speed: 39.2 mph
Punch volley speed percentile: 83.1%
Punch volley speed z-score: 0.864
Spin: 2278 rpm
Spin percentile: 61.9%
Spin z-score: 0.459
Swing weight: 113.65
Swing weight percentile: 45.1%
Swing weight z-score: -0.099
Twist weight: 6.25
Twist weight percentile: 34.3%
Twist weight z-score: -0.396
Static weight: 7.99 oz
Static weight percentile: 45.2%
Static weight z-score: -0.041
Balance point: 24.3 cm
Balance point percentile: 52.1%
Balance point z-score: 0.253
Firepower: 90/100
Control score: 26/100
Power rating: 5/5
Control rating: 2/5
Spin rating: 4/5
Pop rating: 5/5
Forgiveness rating: 3/5
Shot resetting rating: 3/5
Touch shots rating: 3/5
Feel rating: 2/5
Matt's star rating: 5/5
Balance offset from center: +4.0 cm
Core thickness: 14 mm
Shape: Widebody
Length: 16 in
Width: 8 in
Handle length: 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: #50 of 517 measured paddles
Market comparison: 513 measured paddles across 9 metrics