Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Ronbus Nova R1 | Ronbus R4 Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.7/100 | 83.5/100 |
| MSRP | $160 | $160 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 116 | 113 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Core | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Ronbus Nova R1
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $160.
Ronbus R4 Pulsar
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $160.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8788
- Control8982
- Spin8888
- Forgiveness8582
- Sweet spot8684
- Stability8786
- Maneuverability7378
- Pop8386
- Touch8678
- Consistency8784
- Swing weight7976
- Twist weight8480
- Launch angle5756
- Plow through8586
- Softness8568
Bars listed in the order Ronbus Nova R1 · Ronbus R4 Pulsar
Verdicts
Ronbus Nova R1
Ronbus keeps doing the same thing: premium specs, mid-tier price. The Nova R1 lands between a control and power build and does not embarrass itself in either direction.
Ronbus R4 Pulsar
Ronbus swings for pace with a 14 mm foam-walled build. Power 88 and pop 86 at $160 is the best price-to-punch ratio we have measured this year.