Ronbus R3 Nova Review | Comparing the R1 Nova to the R3 Nova

Really like your Ronbus paddle guide. Thanks.

@PickleballEffect Do you think that different paddles will spin differently for dinks vs drives? For instance, I hate the double black diamond's dink spin because the ball just feels really slippery on the face, but when I jump to the black diamond, my dinks feel far more controlled and spin. The same when trying to put spin on speed-ups. But when I drive, they both seem to have the same spin, if the not the dbd having a bit more on drives.

I think it has to do with the peel ply, and how the BD surface is more course, and so can grip lower speed balls for better spin. The DBD has an odd, slippery face, which i think doesn't spin as well for lower speed balls.

Also I would be curious to see the difference in spin numbers for grit paddle vs peel ply paddles on indoor vs outdoor balls.

Hi Brandon, love your vids and reviews. I currently love the Vatic Pro 7 (16mm) but don't like the fact that it delaminates every 3 months and I have to replace. I assume the R3 Nova doesn't quite have the same delam. issues? The key question is how it compares in play and performance. Have you been able to compare the 2 paddles yet? Thanks!

I always enjoy your reviews. Curious if you have plans to review the new Selkirk Controll Luxx paddles? Keep up the great work....

Ticklemypickleball mentioned Ronbus has a slightly new construction on the R3 Nova that they’re also applying to R1 Nova paddles moving forward which I think might have some effect on the differences in feel/swing weight/etc you mentioned. Have you had a chance to try the “new” R1 Nova yet to see how it differs from your original review vid?

Off the subject of the Nova, do you know if being edgeless decreases a paddles swingweight?

Thanks for your helpful review! Do you think the R3 Nova is an upgrade over the R3 or R1 Pulsar for touch shots (dinks and drops)? I’ve heard some conflicting things so curious what your opinion is. Thanks for your help!

Would you say the R3 power is closer to a Perseus or to a Prism flash?

Have you tried the fx series?

Thank you thank you thank you, you are an Angel, had same issue and it worked beautifully!!!

I’m new to pickleball so I’m just trying to understand: Is the R1 just a Hybrid shape? Cuz you say they’re both elongated, but isn’t a hybrid shape a combination of an elongated paddle with a rounded top? Or am i misunderstanding?