Ronbus Ripple R4 V2 14mm Pickleball Paddle Review

Item: Ronbus Ripple R4 V2 14mm
Rating: 5
Author: Matt Khoury

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MATT'S VERDICT

The Ripple R4 V2 is the hybrid in the Ripple V2 line. Fastest in your hand, lightest stock weight, and the most customization-friendly of the three.

GEN 4 · FOAM

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$280.00

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All measurements

Serve speed: 61.6 mph
Serve speed percentile: 99.0%
Serve speed z-score: 1.520
Punch volley speed: 39.4 mph
Punch volley speed percentile: 94.2%
Punch volley speed z-score: 1.097
Spin: 2253 rpm
Spin percentile: 46.7%
Spin z-score: 0.183
Swing weight: 117.65
Swing weight percentile: 74.6%
Swing weight z-score: 0.641
Twist weight: 5.95
Twist weight percentile: 12.9%
Twist weight z-score: -0.974
Static weight: 7.99 oz
Static weight percentile: 44.9%
Static weight z-score: -0.048
Balance point: 25 cm
Balance point percentile: 94.2%
Balance point z-score: 1.554
Surface roughness (Ra): 6.13 µm
Surface roughness (Ra) percentile: 21.7%
Surface roughness (Ra) z-score: -0.731
Firepower: 97/100
Control score: 6/100
Power rating: 5/5
Control rating: 1/5
Spin rating: 3/5
Pop rating: 5/5
Forgiveness rating: 2/5
Shot resetting rating: 3/5
Touch shots rating: 3/5
Feel rating: 2/5
Matt's star rating: 5/5
Balance offset from center: +4.5 cm
Core thickness: 14 mm
Shape: Hybrid
Length: 16.125 in
Width: 7.5 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: #21 of 517 measured paddles
Market comparison: 513 measured paddles across 9 metrics