Ronbus Quanta R2.16
Who This Paddle Is For
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Successor to Ronbus Quanta R1 with Gen 4 foam architecture: EPP core wrapped in an EVA/TPE elastomer perimeter ring. Widebody square (16" x 8"), lowest swing weight in the Quanta line at ~102 (per Pickleball Studio), spin ~2316 RPM (per Matt's Pickleball). Static weight 7.6-7.8 oz; customizes well with 7-8g at 3/9 o'clock for added stability. Price $119.99 - value-tier vs Honolulu J3CR ($195) at similar Gen-4-foam widebody positioning. USAP status: APPROVED PBCoR.43 (per Matt's Pickleball spec page).
About the Ronbus Quanta R2.16
The Ronbus Quanta R2.16 is a widebody-shape pickleball paddle with a toray t700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply face over a 16mm core. It comes in around 7.6–7.8 oz with a 5.5" grip. Listed price: $119.99.
Successor to Ronbus Quanta R1 with Gen 4 foam architecture: EPP core wrapped in an EVA/TPE elastomer perimeter ring. Widebody square (16" x 8"), lowest swing weight in the Quanta line at ~102 (per Pickleball Studio), spin ~2316 RPM (per Matt's Pickleball). Static weight 7.6-7.8 oz; customizes well with 7-8g at 3/9 o'clock for added stability. Price $119.99 - value-tier vs Honolulu J3CR ($195) at similar Gen-4-foam widebody positioning. USAP status: APPROVED PBCoR.43 (per Matt's Pickleball spec page).
Available direct from Ronbus and authorized retailers.
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16mm core, toray t700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for players looking for a do-it-all paddle without a sharp learning curve.
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Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 1.4 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.8 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 10.0 / 10
- Touch
- 9.9 / 10
- Spin
- 10.0 / 10
Bottom 5% of catalog on power
Top 4% of catalog on hand speed
Top 26% of catalog on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Top 5% of catalog on spin
Who it's for
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a quick, hands-first style. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.
Price & Availability
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronbus (direct) | $119.99 | In stock | Buy → |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ronbus Quanta R2.16 USA Pickleball approved?
Yes — the Ronbus Quanta R2.16 is on the USA Pickleball approved equipment list and is legal for sanctioned tournament play. View the official USA Pickleball listing at https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/entry/11840.
What's the core thickness of the Ronbus Quanta R2.16?
The Ronbus Quanta R2.16 uses a 16mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a toray t700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the Ronbus Quanta R2.16 best for?
The Ronbus Quanta R2.16 suits a range of playing styles — see the spec block above for shape, weight, and core details.
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