Legacy Pro 16mm vs Ronbus R3 Nova 16
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Close call — here's the tiebreaker
These two are closely matched on paper. Legacy Pro 16mm and Ronbus R3 Nova 16 differ mostly in small spec details — pick on feel.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Legacy Pro 16mm | Ronbus R3 Nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.4 oz | 7.5–8 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb thermoformed with edge-grid |
| Face material | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5" | 5.5" |
| Price | $149.99 | $89.99 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Legacy Pro 16mm is listed at 7.8–8.4 oz; Ronbus R3 Nova 16 at 7.5–8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Ronbus R3 Nova 16 is 0.3 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Length and width. Legacy Pro 16mm measures 16.3" × 7.5"; Ronbus R3 Nova 16 measures 16.5" × 7.38". The Ronbus R3 Nova 16 is 0.2" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Legacy Pro 16mm has a 5" handle; Ronbus R3 Nova 16 has a 5.5" handle, so the Ronbus R3 Nova 16 handle is 0.5" longer. What grip length changes
- Core material. Legacy Pro 16mm lists its core as Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb; Ronbus R3 Nova 16 lists Polypropylene honeycomb thermoformed with edge-grid. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Legacy Pro 16mm
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: balanced
Ronbus R3 Nova 16
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: power, spin
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Legacy Pro 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Ronbus R3 Nova 16 if…
- ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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