Great review! I can't wait for this paddle as I am a strong player who foolishly purchased the Mod TA15. The first few games I played with it, I've never played better/had more fun. HOWEVER (and this has often been referenced), as it broke-in it has become completely unplayable (bitterly collecting dust on a shelf). Yes, the mod gets hotter, but as 25 yr tennis player I'm accustomed to adjusting my strokes to match a rack/string. What was not possible to manage was how INCONSISTENT it become the more it broke in. There is fundamental flaw mechanically with the Joola core tech whereas as it breaks-in, it creates a vertical spring board effect that is so inconsistent (same short, next shot long). I'm hoping the Ripple R1.14's vertical core internal structure will prevent this awful/inconsistent spring board issue. These rackets are amazing if a mfg can control for consistent play over time (ala gen 2 rackets). Fingers crossed the 1.,14 is that (as I'm willing to try as the feel/power on these rackets is so great)
Luca BRAVO ! I am waiting for my R2.14 Ripple as I type this. Just made me even more anxious to get it. Thank you, Sir, wonderful review. Please do the Gen 3 Joola Scorpeus 16mm review vs the Ronbus R2 14mm Ripple. Which are the paddles in my bag for Doubles and I use an Engage Pursuit Pro MX 6.0 and a Diadem Hush as my go to single paddles. Keep up the great reviews. Saludos from Panama.
what's the point, gen 3's joola's are cancelled. this ripple is quite a special paddle, like in between a bantam tko-cx and a joola 3s, which is quite a sweet target to hit for ronbus.
Awesome review! Definitely has me excited to get my hands on one. Although, one thing I was really hoping you'd touch on was the "break-in" that tends to happen with foam paddles. Pickleball Studio mentioned that after a couple weeks of play, it starts getting way more springy and FAR more difficult to control. Did you not test it for that long? Or did you just not notice a bad break-in?
The Pickleball Studio experience of one Ripple becoming excessively hot appears to be an outlier. I'm on the Ronbus discord server, where many Ripple owners comment. I don't know of any other Ripple owner reporting a similar problem. That said, some have reported that their Ripples have become more powerful after a break-in period, but not to the extent that Pickleball Studio reported. It's still early, so we'll see how things play out, but to date, it doesn't seem to be a widespread problem.
I didn't find the break-in to be nearly as drastic as on other foam paddles. I think it's because the Carbon Grid provides a more solid backboard which stops the foam from breaking down as quickly.
The thing that atopped me from getting this beast paddle is that everyone says it gets hotter and hotter to the point where its just the gearbox. If it could stay at its starting power i would snap get it. Got the esqc 12.7 instead to play it safe
@@zachcarmichael699 You didn’t read my comment. I said Ronbus Ripple R2, not R1. R2 is the control version of the new Ronbus Ripple. So no I am not comparing polar opposites
@@magicinternetmoney8715 I don't think they misread, the R2 is just a different shape of the same power paddle. Shapes don't turn a power paddle into a control paddle. Looking at JohnKew's database - the R2 actually has more pop than the R1 (91 percentile vs 87 percentile) and only down 2 percentile in terms of power (92 percentile vs 94 percentile). Comparatively, the Mach 2 forza for power:pop comes in at 37:17 percentile for 16mm and 23:58 percentile for 14mm. Numbers suggest they are indeed on opposite ends of the spectrum
Luca can you tell me if u would pick a j2k or j2ti? A video comparing would be awesome too. Also would like to know j2k or ronbus r3 if u could only pick one
Stuck at 3.5. I'm a 3.5 doubles player that focuses on spin on the serve and overall technique to get the opponent wide at the net. I wouldn't say on a power player - but I do enjoy the passing shots from my tennis days. I have the the Ronbus R.1 and its my dream tool. Trying to take my game to the next level. Would you recommend the Ripple or Nova or Pulsar for my next upgrade?
It sounds like a great paddle for an aggressive tennis player now playing pickleball and wants that spin and pop that translates over from tennis. R1 looks like a tennis racket... I'm sold
Very nice review and very well done. Try the Quiet Play Carbon Pro or the Whoop Ass which is a Raw Kevlar and carbon mix. Both are T 1100 and if you want to talk technology then talk to the guy who's been in the field for 40 years.
I lean more towards a control paddle but that was a fantastic review. You do a very detailed review and explain things very well. I will try a demo but I don’t believe I’m at a level that will be to control it.
How does this compare to the shapeshifter? I’m in love with the spin it has, esp. the short game spin. With the shapeshifter I can spin nearly every drop and dink, and get CRAZY short game roll dink winners more often than power volley winners
Hey Luca, longtime follower of your tennis channel here and big fan of your videos. I’ve played tennis for over 20 years, but I’ve finally given in to trying pickleball after so many friends and family have started playing that don’t play tennis. I know nothing about pickleball paddles but was hoping you might be able to recommend a few for me to start checking out. If it helps, I play tennis with a PA98 and am an aggressive baseliner that prefers to use spin to control my shots, TIA!
I actually didn't add anything which is pretty rare for me with a paddle this light but I didn't really find that it needed any. It's so powerful and the sweet spot is so big already.
Great review. Could you please clarify if Ronbus Ripple R1. 14mm really able to create more spin JOOLA Magnus 14mm Gen 3 ? Is it really rated above Magnus in RPM scale. Please consider not only topspin , but slice and banana serve shots
I’m not sure about ratings as I don’t have a way to test that, but in terms of the feeling I had when playing I find it quite a bit more spin friendly.
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleballThank you . I seen videos showing off grit if hooks gen 3 as it sticks to a shirt when attached . So just by the touch can you tell which one has higher grit ?
This is exciting! I was really considering the Pulsar FX after watching your review. How would you compare the FX and the Ripple? Is it really that much of an upgrade?
They’re very different. It’s an upgrade if you want the best for spin and power but if you want a more traditional feel and softer control, go for the Pulsar FX
@RacketsandRunnersPickleball like you, I have a tennis background, and while I do not expect nor want pickleball to be miniature tennis, I miss the feel of a racquet and feel like it will give me better feel and control on my shots. Would you say Ripple is the most racquet-like feeling paddle? And can I get any other suggestions from your experience? I thought about the Nexus Prostar beside the Pulsa FX, but there aren't too many reviews yet.
I have a similar gen 3 paddle in the Pickln Alecto3 (different core layup as the Alecto3 just uses additional perimeter foam like the Joola Gen 3) and it really does have a noticeable difference in power over my Ronbus FX R1. That said, I find myself going back to my FX frequently because the learning curve is pretty high with these foam core paddles.
@kabob21 it's really tough to shop for paddles right now as more "gen 3" paddles are coming out. And with different definitions and technologies, it's hard to really identify which ones are worth their price. Honestly, I don't think I can ever see myself dropping more than $200 for a paddle with my budget. The FX still seems like a really solid choice, though!
I'd be curious how the paddle is after 20 hours of play time. I had the original Joola Gen 3 and liked it the first few days, then it just got hotter and hotter to where I couldn't control it as it broke in. I hear a lot of the foam paddles are the same. FYI: I really wish you or someone else had a demo by mail program. I would pay just to try out 3 or 4 paddles. Pay for the shipping and time of use. There's so many good ones, that it's hard to get a hold of them for us paddle nerds and I feel bad buying one and returning it after just a few play sessions to these smaller companies.
I played with it for about 10 hours and noticed not as much of a change in playability compared to other foam paddles I've tested. I think this has to do with the Carbon Grid reinforcing the foam but I will play with it for longer and update in the future. Shipping out demos gets very difficult for a small operation like we currently have. I don't think we'll be able to do it yet but hopefully one day.
If you are comfortable hitting returns with topspin, absolutely. I still chip my returns which puts backspin on the ball so I actually had to shorten my follow through to hit through the ball a little less.
I love the shoe's stability and lockdown. No knowledge as to whether they will release a full unisex version but this one fit me just fine 1.5 sizes bigger than my usual.
A spinny drop is harder to hit but also a much more offensive shot whereas a normal drop is more margin oriented. Because this paddle facilitates the spinny drop it’s more of a weapon than a safety blanket. Hopefully that makes sense.
Some call it "drip" shot. its a combination of drop shot and a drive, where the balls trajectory is like a drive and drops just as it crosses the net like a drop.
Is it one of those unicorns that play well (out of the box) without adding lead tape? Or... Does it become near perfect by adding at the 5 and 7 o'clock?
I didn’t need it which is pretty crazy considering how light it is. It has a huge, forging sweet spot but maybe as I play more I’ll realize I want that extra little bit of stability. Will update
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball have the R1 and R2. I didn’t like how they played for me until I added some perimeter weighting. Now they’re great paddles.
Joola was partially crushing the gen 3 paddles from the factory by using oversize cores in the press to thermoform them. Nobody else does that and even Joola doesn't do that with their 3S paddles
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball Found the link and signed up for notification on restock cant wait. Thank you guys for giving Canada somewhere to get the best paddles!!!
@@BenjaminAndersonPickleball not sure if this true but maybe you could clarify. I was recently told a gen 3 paddle would certainly have to be replaced before 6 months of use playing at 10 hours a week. A gen 2 paddle would likely last more than 6 months. Is this true? I’m worried about spending $250 and having to replace the paddle under 6 months
@@Everheartt It depends how much spin you can afford to lose playing your game. Most people play better with their paddle several weeks after starting with a loss of 15 to 20% spin. If you are serious changing your paddle every 6 months is not a bad idea for peak performance.
Gen 4 is a better description than Gen 3. Unless we want to consider all other Gen 3’s as developer/beta designs. This one is fully developed… it just works
@@AlexPennington-t8i how long do you think it will last? I play 10 hours a week. Would be optimal to get more than 6 months out of it. A year and I would be very happy
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball it's just too easy for friends with no tennis or any other racketsport background to pick-up and play. Then, it gets addictive! Whatever gets people of the couch, out there and play, I'm all in.-
How much better can these paddles actually get? I mean what makes a good paddle at this point the paddles are too powerful. The sweet spots on paddles are huge and they hit so hard. And they all have crazy spin as well.
I'm just wondering if the very best paddles under $100 can play 90% as well as this Ronbus. I just can't justify spending the kind of cash to get the best, and I'll happily settle for 10% less performance if I can get it at $100 or less. Any thoughts anybody?
In terms of making you better, no paddle will really do that. That said, the difference in playability (not just performance) is astronomical between this and any other paddle especially ones under 100$.
First off, it's pretty evident that you're a damn good pickleball player. You should do some instructional videos on pickleball spin generation technique (at least). It's very evident that the Ripple allows you to maximize your existing tennis skills! I'm in the 4.0 to 4.5 range and have been playing with the Ripple for two weeks now. Let me just say that I've been a bit of a paddle junkie- I've owned 16 and have played with over 100. The Ripple is definitely a game changer! I come more from table tennis than tennis so I've been drawn to softer paddles, The Six Zero Ruby 16mm was my go to and before that it was the original Engage Pursuit EX 6.0. The Ripple feels BETTER than those two- even to a table tennis guy who likes softer paddles because they feel more like table tennis paddles. Because it is still so controllable, I want to say the Ripple is all-court on the more extreme side of power. Off-center hit consistency is excellent = very forgiving and shot predictable. My paddle demo days may be over! I would say this one could also be good for 3.5ers but they might require more time to adjust to it. THANK YOU for a great review- spot on!
I'm concerned about the life expectancy of the interior foam. When I did background research before purchasing my first proper tennis shoe (for pickleball) I was shocked to discover how quickly the foam breaks down in modern shoes. For optimal performance, an extremely active player needs to replace $200 shoes every two or three months. Don't even bother purchasing a discounted shoe from the previous sales year. After a year on the shelf, the foam is already degrading. If you plan to play the shoe into the dirt in a few short months, go ahead. But if you plan to keep the shoe for a year, the foam will be substandard by the end of the year (two shelf years), even if you hardly use the shoe. In every product I have ever purchased which contains foam, the foam is the first construction element to degrade and disappoint. It's good for objects with consistently high levels of use, so the natural replacement cycle is less than two years, but not insanely high levels of use that wear the foam out in weeks or months. Luca says he has no incentive to sell this paddle rather than another paddle. But if foam paddles have a short optimal life expectancy, he has a _huge_ incentive to sell twice as many foam paddles as longer-lived paddles lacking foam. BTW, all that stands between me and a demo paddle from Luca's shop is an annoying ferry trip. That said, I want to love this paddle. The titanium fiasco dulled my appetite for new construction materials, including kevlar. I know carbon fiber, I like carbon fiber. My appetite for new materials is at a low ebb after the titanium fiasco. I'm a control player moving into the 4.0 level fairly quickly. My last paddle was super control oriented (TMPR Tantrum GXT). I actually want to change horses and challenge myself to master pace rather than precision. I want to force my hand to master a reactive paddle rather than an easy paddle. I do _not_ want to spring for a CDN $340 paddle that is only half of its former self six months later, because foam.
The 16mm model failed the test. That’s why they’re only a14mm right now. It probably passed due to being so light out of the box. Adding weight is a must for this paddle.
I don't believe that the ball is heavy enough to cause a "spring affect" with a pickleball paddle. You need weight and time on the paddle face for that. Let me guess...This guy sells paddles... :)
“I can end points more quickly”. These Gen 3+ paddles are gonna make the game less fun, especially for those who don’t want to pay over $200 to get them.
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Great review! I can't wait for this paddle as I am a strong player who foolishly purchased the Mod TA15. The first few games I played with it, I've never played better/had more fun. HOWEVER (and this has often been referenced), as it broke-in it has become completely unplayable (bitterly collecting dust on a shelf). Yes, the mod gets hotter, but as 25 yr tennis player I'm accustomed to adjusting my strokes to match a rack/string. What was not possible to manage was how INCONSISTENT it become the more it broke in. There is fundamental flaw mechanically with the Joola core tech whereas as it breaks-in, it creates a vertical spring board effect that is so inconsistent (same short, next shot long). I'm hoping the Ripple R1.14's vertical core internal structure will prevent this awful/inconsistent spring board issue. These rackets are amazing if a mfg can control for consistent play over time (ala gen 2 rackets). Fingers crossed the 1.,14 is that (as I'm willing to try as the feel/power on these rackets is so great)
Luca BRAVO ! I am waiting for my R2.14 Ripple as I type this. Just made me even more anxious to get it. Thank you, Sir, wonderful review. Please do the Gen 3 Joola Scorpeus 16mm review vs the Ronbus R2 14mm Ripple. Which are the paddles in my bag for Doubles and I use an Engage Pursuit Pro MX 6.0 and a Diadem Hush as my go to single paddles. Keep up the great reviews. Saludos from Panama.
Awesome! Hopefully you get it soon, I'll get that review done ASAP but we're all out of R2s at the moment.
what's the point, gen 3's joola's are cancelled. this ripple is quite a special paddle, like in between a bantam tko-cx and a joola 3s, which is quite a sweet target to hit for ronbus.
The spin you were able to generate with this paddle is amazing. Good review.
Thank you!
Hmm got the Joola Mod TA15 a few months ago.. now it seems like I have to get this one 😊. Side note : is the USAP approval at risk?
Please compare this to the Olympus! Also on updates for core crushing with the ripple as you get more time with it.
Awesome review! Definitely has me excited to get my hands on one. Although, one thing I was really hoping you'd touch on was the "break-in" that tends to happen with foam paddles. Pickleball Studio mentioned that after a couple weeks of play, it starts getting way more springy and FAR more difficult to control. Did you not test it for that long? Or did you just not notice a bad break-in?
The Pickleball Studio experience of one Ripple becoming excessively hot appears to be an outlier. I'm on the Ronbus discord server, where many Ripple owners comment. I don't know of any other Ripple owner reporting a similar problem. That said, some have reported that their Ripples have become more powerful after a break-in period, but not to the extent that Pickleball Studio reported. It's still early, so we'll see how things play out, but to date, it doesn't seem to be a widespread problem.
His was an outlier. I've been using mine for 12+ hours with no issues. Definitely not as hot or uncontrollable as Chris is saying.
I didn't find the break-in to be nearly as drastic as on other foam paddles. I think it's because the Carbon Grid provides a more solid backboard which stops the foam from breaking down as quickly.
fyi … John Kew says his has got hotter
Please do a review on the engage pursuit and a comparison with the ripple would be great
The thing that atopped me from getting this beast paddle is that everyone says it gets hotter and hotter to the point where its just the gearbox. If it could stay at its starting power i would snap get it. Got the esqc 12.7 instead to play it safe
I just noticed we got a guest appearance from TennCom's Beckett Chung in the playtest!!! What an Epic crossover event :)
Boyyyy you better get that R2 out for review you know this is the comeback year for the long handle standard shape.
Yes sir!
Im waiting to buy the r2 (just came from monarch all court afraid of that much change) for your review. Excited.@RacketsandRunnersPickleball
Great review. I’m a spin player so using Volair Mach 2 16mm. Love it. How would you say the Ronbus compares to the M2 on spin?
Compare the R2 to the Paddletek ESQ-C 12.7
PLEASE compare the Ronbus Ripple R2 with the Volair Mach 2 Forza, and maybe also the Paddletek ESQ which just came out and it's getting a lot of eyes.
It and the Mach 2 Forza are polar opposites. Ripple is a pure power power, Mach 2 Forza is control.
@@zachcarmichael699 You didn’t read my comment. I said Ronbus Ripple R2, not R1. R2 is the control version of the new Ronbus Ripple. So no I am not comparing polar opposites
@@magicinternetmoney8715 I don't think they misread, the R2 is just a different shape of the same power paddle. Shapes don't turn a power paddle into a control paddle. Looking at JohnKew's database - the R2 actually has more pop than the R1 (91 percentile vs 87 percentile) and only down 2 percentile in terms of power (92 percentile vs 94 percentile). Comparatively, the Mach 2 forza for power:pop comes in at 37:17 percentile for 16mm and 23:58 percentile for 14mm. Numbers suggest they are indeed on opposite ends of the spectrum
As soon as we get our Paddletek inventory I'll be making a video. I'll look into the Forza comparison as well!
Could not be more polar opposites not a worthwhile comparison at all
Luca can you tell me if u would pick a j2k or j2ti? A video comparing would be awesome too.
Also would like to know j2k or ronbus r3 if u could only pick one
Stuck at 3.5. I'm a 3.5 doubles player that focuses on spin on the serve and overall technique to get the opponent wide at the net. I wouldn't say on a power player - but I do enjoy the passing shots from my tennis days. I have the the Ronbus R.1 and its my dream tool. Trying to take my game to the next level. Would you recommend the Ripple or Nova or Pulsar for my next upgrade?
It sounds like a great paddle for an aggressive tennis player now playing pickleball and wants that spin and pop that translates over from tennis. R1 looks like a tennis racket... I'm sold
Exactly!
Very nice review and very well done. Try the Quiet Play Carbon Pro or the Whoop Ass which is a Raw Kevlar and carbon mix. Both are T 1100 and if you want to talk technology then talk to the guy who's been in the field for 40 years.
I lean more towards a control paddle but that was a fantastic review. You do a very detailed review and explain things very well. I will try a demo but I don’t believe I’m at a level that will be to control it.
I’m interested in purchasing. Do you have a link?
Hi Luca, was your play test with or without added weight?
cant wait for the R2 review! im coming from a monarch all court...
Do you prefer the ripple or the nova?
Do you think the ripple is better than the J2K?
I thought reviewers held off releasing full reviews until the paddle’s official release. Why the early review here when it’s still in beta?
Only doing beta release because they don’t have enough inventory. They aren’t gonna tweak the paddle at all for public release
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Ronbus sent us retail inventory and told us we were free to sell it whenever.
How does this compare to the shapeshifter? I’m in love with the spin it has, esp. the short game spin. With the shapeshifter I can spin nearly every drop and dink, and get CRAZY short game roll dink winners more often than power volley winners
Would love to see you guys cover/carry the reload paddle. Thinking that's what I'll pick up next even just from a sustainability standpoint.
It's an interesting concept that we've looked into but we're still waiting to pull the trigger.
I agree.
Dong has a winner here.
Yes R2 versus scorpeus 3s ASAP
Hey Luca, longtime follower of your tennis channel here and big fan of your videos. I’ve played tennis for over 20 years, but I’ve finally given in to trying pickleball after so many friends and family have started playing that don’t play tennis. I know nothing about pickleball paddles but was hoping you might be able to recommend a few for me to start checking out. If it helps, I play tennis with a PA98 and am an aggressive baseliner that prefers to use spin to control my shots, TIA!
Did you add any weight? If so how much and where? Or was the footage of the shots in the singles game without extra weight on the paddle?
I actually didn't add anything which is pretty rare for me with a paddle this light but I didn't really find that it needed any. It's so powerful and the sweet spot is so big already.
How does this compare to the olympus?
From what others have said from different videos, the ripple is more poppier and has more power.
I haven't played with those yet as we don't carry them.
Compare this with the new Paddletek ESQ Bantam Please!! 👍
Will you carry the Ronbus Ripple R2?
Great review videos. I think saying something is the best paddle is a little silly. We all are looking for something that works for our game
Totally agree, there's no "best" paddle for everyone, just the right one for your game.
Great review. Could you please clarify if Ronbus Ripple R1. 14mm really able to create more spin JOOLA Magnus 14mm Gen 3 ? Is it really rated above Magnus in RPM scale. Please consider not only topspin , but slice and banana serve shots
I’m not sure about ratings as I don’t have a way to test that, but in terms of the feeling I had when playing I find it quite a bit more spin friendly.
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleballThank you . I seen videos showing off grit if hooks gen 3 as it sticks to a shirt when attached . So just by the touch can you tell which one has higher grit ?
I see pickleballdropshop info on Ripple 2343RPM so it is lower than Magnus 2425 rpm per John Kew spreadsheet.
@@yasim9435 The Joola does but that doesn't really matter much with the high spin of these paddles from the dwell time of gen 3 paddles.
Are there any signs of this paddle geeting hotter over time?
Good question. The mod ta is also an amazing paddle until you play with it for a month, it starts to core crush and you can’t control it.
I only played it for a week and a half but less than other foam paddles in my experience.
How would you say the Ruby stacks up against the Ripple?
How much of a step up would this be from my Hyperion C2? Its a great paddle but looking for a step in in power and pop
How does the Ripple compare to the Paddletek Bantam ESQ 14mm (in terms of control/soft game and sweet spot size)?
I haven’t tried it yet unfortunately.
Is the ripple louder than the Joolas or Bantams? I heard someone say they are too loud. Something to be concerned about?
This is exciting! I was really considering the Pulsar FX after watching your review. How would you compare the FX and the Ripple? Is it really that much of an upgrade?
They’re very different. It’s an upgrade if you want the best for spin and power but if you want a more traditional feel and softer control, go for the Pulsar FX
@RacketsandRunnersPickleball like you, I have a tennis background, and while I do not expect nor want pickleball to be miniature tennis, I miss the feel of a racquet and feel like it will give me better feel and control on my shots. Would you say Ripple is the most racquet-like feeling paddle? And can I get any other suggestions from your experience? I thought about the Nexus Prostar beside the Pulsa FX, but there aren't too many reviews yet.
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleballis the ripple still significantly different from the newly released updated spec fx paddles?
I have a similar gen 3 paddle in the Pickln Alecto3 (different core layup as the Alecto3 just uses additional perimeter foam like the Joola Gen 3) and it really does have a noticeable difference in power over my Ronbus FX R1. That said, I find myself going back to my FX frequently because the learning curve is pretty high with these foam core paddles.
@kabob21 it's really tough to shop for paddles right now as more "gen 3" paddles are coming out. And with different definitions and technologies, it's hard to really identify which ones are worth their price. Honestly, I don't think I can ever see myself dropping more than $200 for a paddle with my budget. The FX still seems like a really solid choice, though!
Looks good man. I've seen it out in the wild but haven't had a chance to hit w it yet.
It's amazing!
So this paddle over the mod TA 15 right?
Yes 100%
For me, yes
Great review! The paddle doesn't seem to be available to buy in your store though. Stocks coming soon?
It was briefly available but sold out quickly. The next batch is coming in 3 weeks.
I'd be curious how the paddle is after 20 hours of play time. I had the original Joola Gen 3 and liked it the first few days, then it just got hotter and hotter to where I couldn't control it as it broke in. I hear a lot of the foam paddles are the same. FYI: I really wish you or someone else had a demo by mail program. I would pay just to try out 3 or 4 paddles. Pay for the shipping and time of use. There's so many good ones, that it's hard to get a hold of them for us paddle nerds and I feel bad buying one and returning it after just a few play sessions to these smaller companies.
I played with it for about 10 hours and noticed not as much of a change in playability compared to other foam paddles I've tested. I think this has to do with the Carbon Grid reinforcing the foam but I will play with it for longer and update in the future.
Shipping out demos gets very difficult for a small operation like we currently have. I don't think we'll be able to do it yet but hopefully one day.
Regarding your comment about hitting your returns long. Are you suggesting a larger follow through to get more spin?
If you are comfortable hitting returns with topspin, absolutely. I still chip my returns which puts backspin on the ball so I actually had to shorten my follow through to hit through the ball a little less.
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball oh I see what you mean now when you say that you chip the returns. Thanks!
It's a 340$ paddle! At that price, it better be the best damn paddle you've ever seen!
It retails for $250. $230 with discount
People are we talking CAD or USD here? I feel like that’s the confusion.
@@HM-gm1kn$340 CDN. Too expensive. Won’t make a difference.
@@HHHPedigreescanadian $ is higher
@@HM-gm1kn 340$ is CAD in the video's poster's shop, which is canadian.
How can I purchase?
I’m wondering if ever? Sounds too powerful.
R2 vs scorpeus 3s 16mm vs scorpeus 3s 14mm please.
Also, when you are referring to Joola Gen3, does that mean the Mod instead of the 3s?
Mod, 3S, Gen 3: they’re so similar I’m kind of referring to them all. Will do the comparison!
How are the Coco Cg2? Will there be a full release unisex version? Compare with the Hyperion 3S given the similar shape and tech. Thx
I love the shoe's stability and lockdown. No knowledge as to whether they will release a full unisex version but this one fit me just fine 1.5 sizes bigger than my usual.
Do you have a discount code?
I have problem with the discussion of spin drop shot and touch shot at 14:27. Can you explain more what the differences are between these two shots.
A spinny drop is harder to hit but also a much more offensive shot whereas a normal drop is more margin oriented. Because this paddle facilitates the spinny drop it’s more of a weapon than a safety blanket. Hopefully that makes sense.
Some call it "drip" shot. its a combination of drop shot and a drive, where the balls trajectory is like a drive and drops just as it crosses the net like a drop.
How does R1 Ripple compare to R3 Nova. Is it worth the extra ~CAD115
Anyone any thoughts?
Is it one of those unicorns that play well (out of the box) without adding lead tape?
Or... Does it become near perfect by adding at the 5 and 7 o'clock?
Definitely need perimeter weighting on the R1 to improve stability.
I didn’t need it which is pretty crazy considering how light it is. It has a huge, forging sweet spot but maybe as I play more I’ll realize I want that extra little bit of stability. Will update
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball have the R1 and R2. I didn’t like how they played for me until I added some perimeter weighting. Now they’re great paddles.
Very interested, but core crushing is a potential issue that I’m worried about
Part of the beauty of the Carbon Grid core is that it is nearly impossible to core crush.
Joola was partially crushing the gen 3 paddles from the factory by using oversize cores in the press to thermoform them. Nobody else does that and even Joola doesn't do that with their 3S paddles
when is this getting released?
We received our first inventory last week but sold out very quickly. The next batch should be here in 3 weeks.
great review man
Thank you!
How does the R2 shape compared to the R1?
It's a wide body long handle shape!
fyi:
“@47:50”
KewCast Episode 32: Comparing "Gen-3" Paddles
Kew: “Ripple got to Gearbox PPE level after break in”
BUT i cant find this paddle on your Website ? What Da!!!
It just sold out! The next batch is coming in 3 weeks.
wait was this on the website already did i miss it? i want one of these soo bad!!!
Very briefly because it sold out quickly. New ones are coming in the next few weeks though.
Very briefly because it sold out quickly. New ones are coming in the next few weeks though.
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball Found the link and signed up for notification on restock cant wait. Thank you guys for giving Canada somewhere to get the best paddles!!!
Is this a gen 2 or gen 3 paddle?
Ronbus calls it Gen 4 on their product page. Most reviewers are comparing it with Gen 3. To me it seems like Gen 3.5.
@@BenjaminAndersonPickleball not sure if this true but maybe you could clarify. I was recently told a gen 3 paddle would certainly have to be replaced before 6 months of use playing at 10 hours a week. A gen 2 paddle would likely last more than 6 months. Is this true? I’m worried about spending $250 and having to replace the paddle under 6 months
@@Everheartt It depends how much spin you can afford to lose playing your game. Most people play better with their paddle several weeks after starting with a loss of 15 to 20% spin. If you are serious changing your paddle every 6 months is not a bad idea for peak performance.
Gen 4 is a better description than Gen 3. Unless we want to consider all other Gen 3’s as developer/beta designs. This one is fully developed… it just works
@@AlexPennington-t8i how long do you think it will last? I play 10 hours a week. Would be optimal to get more than 6 months out of it. A year and I would be very happy
Will there be a 16 version?
Hopefully, but for now the 16 didn't pass the USAP tests.
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball thanks.. im currently using the J2K Pro which i am enjoying... would the ripple be that much faster?
Has Beckett picked-up Pickleball?! I've done so myself this past month!
It seems he has. Pretty darn good too!
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball it's just too easy for friends with no tennis or any other racketsport background to pick-up and play. Then, it gets addictive! Whatever gets people of the couch, out there and play, I'm all in.-
Good review!!
Thanks!
Where are these courts?
Burnaby!
No. The best paddle right now is the MODTA-15 and everytime I use it it validates this statement … incredible paddle
What is the grip diameter measurement?
4.125
4.125
How much better can these paddles actually get? I mean what makes a good paddle at this point the paddles are too powerful. The sweet spots on paddles are huge and they hit so hard. And they all have crazy spin as well.
I don't know what could be better than the Ripple right now.
I'm just wondering if the very best paddles under $100 can play 90% as well as this Ronbus. I just can't justify spending the kind of cash to get the best, and I'll happily settle for 10% less performance if I can get it at $100 or less. Any thoughts anybody?
In terms of making you better, no paddle will really do that. That said, the difference in playability (not just performance) is astronomical between this and any other paddle especially ones under 100$.
First off, it's pretty evident that you're a damn good pickleball player. You should do some instructional videos on pickleball spin generation technique (at least). It's very evident that the Ripple allows you to maximize your existing tennis skills! I'm in the 4.0 to 4.5 range and have been playing with the Ripple for two weeks now. Let me just say that I've been a bit of a paddle junkie- I've owned 16 and have played with over 100. The Ripple is definitely a game changer! I come more from table tennis than tennis so I've been drawn to softer paddles, The Six Zero Ruby 16mm was my go to and before that it was the original Engage Pursuit EX 6.0. The Ripple feels BETTER than those two- even to a table tennis guy who likes softer paddles because they feel more like table tennis paddles. Because it is still so controllable, I want to say the Ripple is all-court on the more extreme side of power. Off-center hit consistency is excellent = very forgiving and shot predictable. My paddle demo days may be over! I would say this one could also be good for 3.5ers but they might require more time to adjust to it. THANK YOU for a great review- spot on!
I'm concerned about the life expectancy of the interior foam.
When I did background research before purchasing my first proper tennis shoe (for pickleball) I was shocked to discover how quickly the foam breaks down in modern shoes. For optimal performance, an extremely active player needs to replace $200 shoes every two or three months.
Don't even bother purchasing a discounted shoe from the previous sales year. After a year on the shelf, the foam is already degrading. If you plan to play the shoe into the dirt in a few short months, go ahead. But if you plan to keep the shoe for a year, the foam will be substandard by the end of the year (two shelf years), even if you hardly use the shoe.
In every product I have ever purchased which contains foam, the foam is the first construction element to degrade and disappoint. It's good for objects with consistently high levels of use, so the natural replacement cycle is less than two years, but not insanely high levels of use that wear the foam out in weeks or months.
Luca says he has no incentive to sell this paddle rather than another paddle. But if foam paddles have a short optimal life expectancy, he has a _huge_ incentive to sell twice as many foam paddles as longer-lived paddles lacking foam.
BTW, all that stands between me and a demo paddle from Luca's shop is an annoying ferry trip.
That said, I want to love this paddle. The titanium fiasco dulled my appetite for new construction materials, including kevlar. I know carbon fiber, I like carbon fiber. My appetite for new materials is at a low ebb after the titanium fiasco. I'm a control player moving into the 4.0 level fairly quickly. My last paddle was super control oriented (TMPR Tantrum GXT). I actually want to change horses and challenge myself to master pace rather than precision. I want to force my hand to master a reactive paddle rather than an easy paddle. I do _not_ want to spring for a CDN $340 paddle that is only half of its former self six months later, because foam.
R2 vs j3k?
Worth a comparison for sure but I'd like to compare the foam paddles first.
Wish it was 16mm for a little more control
Get the Nova if you want more control
The 16mm model failed the test. That’s why they’re only a14mm right now. It probably passed due to being so light out of the box. Adding weight is a must for this paddle.
But maybe they will work on a 16mm that's legal
I hope one day but for now only the 14 is legal.
Is the play testing footage just of you kicking your friend's ass?!? 🤣
😂😂😂
If the ripple has less dwell time why does it have more spin than the Joola gen 3
Because of that grabbier feel I mention in the review.
@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball was that due to grit of the paddle or something else?
Mine broke after the first session. Was super disappointing :(
Sorry to hear that but warranty should still be valid!
So when can the general public buy this thing?
We received our first batch last week and sold out almost instantly, the next paddles should be in in 3 weeks.
I don't believe that the ball is heavy enough to cause a "spring affect" with a pickleball paddle. You need weight and time on the paddle face for that. Let me guess...This guy sells paddles... :)
These are just imitating Gen 3's, bad for the game. Way too powerful
Didn't mention durability. Pickleball Studio had a lot of concerning experiences with it
I had no issues after a week and a half of play
You remind me of Nicholas cage
My brother in Christ those shorts are too damn short.
the best paddle ever is already taken by spartus apollo/olympus
tell me you havent hit this paddle without telling me lol (ive hit all 3)
@@tanpen15 I have this Ronbus as prototype, ev version. Too poppy and powerful, also sweet spot is smaller.
Wish I could try it
Calling Kevlar Gen 3 is just lulzy. The ripple is Gen 3. Using the term "Gen 4" is straight comical.
Agreed, the Ripple is a Gen 3 paddle.
Whatever the hell is that thing! What are they even playing?
“I can end points more quickly”. These Gen 3+ paddles are gonna make the game less fun, especially for those who don’t want to pay over $200 to get them.
Maybe. I think they create more of a skill gap which is generally a good thing IMO
Yes, but do you like it? s/ You’re making it hard not to want this one!
😅
Too expensive. The manufactures are greedy.
Sounds like you have intimate knowledge of the Ripple's cost line sheet as well as r&d. Care to share?
My only complaint would be the design.. That thing is awful 😅
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we use paddles maybe a couple of months? aesthetics are not a concern