Matt Khoury
Tested by Matt Khoury
4.5 player · 2 yrs testing paddles · 630+ reviewed
Reviewed
JULY 2025
Updated OCTOBER 2026

Ronbus Ripple R5 V2 14mm Pickleball Paddle Review

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.

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$280.00
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All measurements
Serve speed
61.2 mph
Serve speed percentile
96.5%
Serve speed z-score
1.174
Punch volley speed
39.2 mph
Punch volley speed percentile
82.7%
Punch volley speed z-score
0.857
Spin
2278 rpm
Spin percentile
61.3%
Spin z-score
0.439
Swing weight
113.65
Swing weight percentile
45.1%
Swing weight z-score
-0.095
Twist weight
6.25
Twist weight percentile
34.3%
Twist weight z-score
-0.395
Static weight
7.99 oz
Static weight percentile
45.5%
Static weight z-score
-0.034
Balance point
24.3 cm
Balance point percentile
51.6%
Balance point z-score
0.249
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 522 measured paddles
Market comparison
518 measured paddles across 9 metrics