Tenon R2.16

Dedicated Honolulu fan boy for 3 years.
JC2 blue grit is amazing but my game was speeding up to much and I was obsessed by spin rather than placement. Saw great reviews of Tenon R2 on YouTube a couple of months back and went for it. So happy I did, as my short game and building a point is back at the top of my agenda, given the linear power and great control / accuracy from the line. 9.5 / 10

Great balanced paddle. The dwell time is great on this new version, noticeable on first play for sure. Came from the Quanta R2 Black edition - great paddle for players who like pace control and not too much power. The increase in power is slightly noticeable for sure on this version over the Quanta.

Phenomenal paddle. Excellent touch and feel out of the box. If you’re coming from a more hollow and higher pop paddle, it may take a few games to adjust. There is exceptional put away power on drives and overheads which I think is unique to the architecture of the Tenon line compared to other brands. The durability of the grit on spin performance will take time to evaluate but overall solid purchase.

My Tenon.R2 does everything well. I would say 50/50 Power/Control. It has a nice dense feel and muted sound. As a Senior 3.5, it fits my playing style perfectly.

The paddle lives up to its billing! I am very happy with the combination of higher power, mid pop, and plenty of control.

Interesting core concept, but it has an uncomfortable feel on hits. Especially the bottom 40% of the face. The power is always there but very inconsistent. Does not come with a cover even though there are plenty of $100 paddles that do come with one.

Unexpected power from a great control paddle with dwell time enough to “shape” the ball, hence the level of spin better than expected from just looking at or touch-feeling the paddle surface.

The only negative: the swing weight subjectively feels heavier than the Quanta model I also have despite the latter has added tape-weights at 3 & 5 o’clock.

Love the simple “Less is More” paddle surface design.

Keep up the good work, Ronbus.
Peggy

It’s an all court paddle for sure but the power and subtle pop make the Tenon a weapon I didn’t expect. That and the added grit make this a ton of fun to play with.

Great paddle. It's like the aura buy without my weights added. Also more accurate since it's an r2. I play more defensive and counter attack so it fits my style

I found this paddle to have the qualities of an all court paddle. That being said it does not disappoint in power, spin or control. so if you are looking for paddle to assist your game in any of those areas, the rest of your game will not suffer. Well done Ronbus!

I'm a teaching pro and had a number of my players using the Quanta, each one switched to the Tenon after I loaned them my stock one to try. I also had a Selkirk Boomstick user try it and switch. When I play with it, I notice the control plus power and good spin. It is an excellent all around paddle, probably more to the power zone than control but has excellent dwell time which makes it more controllable. This is a great design . . . if I could add anything to it: tier 4 spin, it's almost there now.

Good power and control. That’s what I test.

Softer than the Quanta, albiet marginally. But enough to feel the extra dwell time. Extra weights at all four corners help open the sweet spot and provides more stabilty when putting extra power into a shot. Overall an improvement from Quanta although I know many that still prefer Quanta "POP" vs Tenon "DWELL"

Nothing better

I’m noticing some inconsistencies when hitting. Not sure if I received a defective paddle or this is what it is. I prefer my old Quanta

The paddle was almost everything I was looking for; good power from the baseline, with easy drops, resets, and dinks. The feel was spot on with what I enjoy; relatively soft, but not overly muted.

The ability to shape shots from the baseline and bigger swings was easy, but I had problems with short/quick/wristy shots compared to the UPA approved paddles I’ve been playing with. The feel of this paddle was far better than those. I hope this paddle gets an overhaul once USAP transitions to spin test rather than roughness because this would be a 5 star paddle with better grit IMO.

Great control and speedy in hand battles at the net. Linear power and decent spin for a tournament approved racket. I like a little more feedback through the handle.

I have a problem buying all the latest paddles. This is the one! Soft when it needs to be and slams when i want. Played all the Locos, CRBN, RPM, Coral Pro, Spartus P1 and this instantly became my favorite. Feels good to be back in the Ronbus family!

I've bought a lot of paddles, and a lot of Ronbus paddles. This paddle has the feel I want. I think it's perfect for me. It gives me all the offense I need without being hard to control. Well done.

This is the Tenon's standout shape. It takes everything that's good about the Tenon R4 (hard-hitting, moderated pop, soft feel) and makes it more maneuverable and stable. The sweet spot is absolutely massive.

Downside is the spin. It still generates decent RPM's by USAP standards (roughly 2100rpm) but I find that it's highly susceptible to humidity and spin numbers can be finnicky on harder shots, where the ball seems to rather slide around than grab.

I played for 1 hour with the R2.16 Tenon paddle: it plays similar to the Quanta R2.16 with the following exceptions: the sound is a bit more muted, the ball dwells on the paddle longer which is great for resets, the spin is a bit more noticeable. If you are playing with the Quanta R2.16, you need not rushing to get the Tenon R2.16 and buy it when you need a replacement. Another solid paddle from Ronbus.

15 hours of play, coming from a weighted Quantum R2, my exclusive paddle since they first came out.
Tenon Pros: More pop (an extra couple of feet depth with my standard serve). Better balanced than the Quantum (feels good in the hand). Better grip (slightly tacky & moisture resistant). Good defense, at the kitchen, with tight shots going over that might have otherwise hit the tape. Control = good (down the line drills). Twist wieght = good, not losing grip angle from hard hit balls.

Similar spin with my cork screw serves and top spin drives. Don't expect hard hit top-spin drives to suddenly drop at the baseline. Grittier surface requires cleaning (my Quantum's surface is fiber glass smooth). Minimally heavier than what I'm used to without experiencing wrist issues.

Tenon Cons: Weighted means that tungsten tape cannot be removed or adjusted. Don't expect more spin using the same grip/technique. Graphics = plain (can't differentiate from most other racked paddles). 50% more expensive.

Initially, I wished that I had invested in another Quantum and saved myself 50 bucks. Who doesn't yearn for those first two weeks of new paddle super spin? However, this is a good paddle and even after having gone back and played a few games with the Quantum, I miss the Tenon's solid feel. A good balance between heft for drives and blocking without losing response speed. Now, to find out how long it takes to wear out a Tenon.