Ripple V2 R1.14

Good paddle and this would be my second time around. It’s very poppy paddle but the grits worn out quick. Topspin would reduce after that. I got used to it since I have been playing with this for a while.

I started out with the Beta version of the Ripple series and loved the power and spins I can generate with my tennis wrist-actions (for slice and topspin). Then I got curious, just in case I might enter a tournament someday, I would need a full production version, V2 Ripple. So I got one and it came with nice cover. The performance is very similar to the Beta version, but the price is 2.8X more. I also tried the Quanta, still a quality paddle, but a bit "softer" in performance. If your style or preference is hard deep drives, overhead pops and spin placement shots, I highly recommend the Ripple formula and design. I prefer the narrower width R1.14 for a bit more volley quickness (maybe psychologically and positively thinking) ;-)

Very good paddle … for my banging playing style 😊

Playing like I thought it would

Best paddle on the market for the mix of power and control.

I like the feel and the sound of the Ripple. I have good control and plenty of power with this paddle. I seems to like it more than the Refoam so far.

I feel the weight could have been reduce for faster hands during kitchen rallies

Needs about 10-15 hours to break in. Comes pretty close to the original betas in terms of performance, but the elephant in the room (literally) is how heavy the V2's are.

I was expecting a noticeable difference between this paddle and my SLK Evo. But the difference is imperceptible

Ronbus paddles so well constructed. I purchase paddles for players in my classes in our retirement community. I know when I purchase a paddle like the V2 R1 I have put a paddle that will last into a player’s hand, and the player knows I have provided him or her a paddle that will provide both control and power, the versatility my players need in a paddle.

Great power, I have to get used to the swing rate, but nice touch as well, I've been using rombus paddles for years

Love Ronbus , and have used basically every paddle in their line including the original beta Ripple. This paddle has massive pop and power, the ball comes off the face super hot. Dwell and spin are also very good. What makes this paddle a bit difficult to use is the high swingweight, there isn't a ton of room to add weight on the sides, which it also could benefit from due to stability/twistweight not being the highest it could be. I would say higher level players can be absolutely lethal with this paddle, but it's not super user friendly. Looking forward to future iterations!

This paddle has excellent whip and power. Pop is very sneaky. The ball will surprise your opponent when you bag them. The paddle is more stable than the numbers suggests. With a little tungsten, it will be the most powerful paddle!

The ripple is a great paddle. Plenty of pop when you need it! But also can be used for control.

This paddle is great. I wish the swing weight was a little lower like the beta version but still great. I play now with the R4 cause of the swing weight.

Coming from a diadem edge 18k power pro this was a really good upgrade. This was my first Ronbus paddle and once I broke it in around 18-20 hours the feel became much more plush and lost some of the "tingy" sound that existed fresh out of the box. I put 4 inches of .5g tungsten tape at the 4 and 8 and it's very comfortable. I found the handle to be very skinny so I put on a medium hesacore gel grip and two overgrips to help find a good balance point. Feels phenomenal. If you never had trouble with hand battles with other elongated paddles you won't run into issues with this one. It does come in a little head heavy but my customization didn't make it much heavier nor less maneuverable. Feels really solid now and doesn't have the hollow feel of some gen 2 or 3 paddles. Really solid but not too stiff after breaking it in. Would recommend 100%

I purchased this paddle on May 18th, and it’s quickly become a top pick in my lineup. The 14mm build demands technique and intentionality—less forgiveness, yes, but that’s part of its appeal. It’s like choosing high-performance skis: some gear asks for skill, not shortcuts. And when you bring that skill, the Ripple V2 responds with remarkable control and precision.The sound off the face is crisp and satisfying, and the build quality has held up impeccably after two months of regular play. I added 12g of weight to tailor the feel, and the paddle adapted beautifully.Grip-wise, it's solid, but like any paddle, hot and humid conditions present a challenge. When the grip gets wet, controlling high-speed shots becomes tough, so I slow down and adapt. That’s just part of the game. But if you're someone who thrives on gear that pushes your form and rewards sharp execution, the Ripple V2 is worth your attention.

I switched from the Joola Mod-TA to the Ripple V2 R1, and I have to admit, I wasn’t sold at first. The paddle felt very head heavy and stiff out of the gate, and the sweet spot was definitely on the small side. I was having trouble with dinks, resets, and drops, and I was starting to get discouraged. But I kept with it, and low and behold, only two weeks later, the paddle has softened up, and I absolutely love this thing. My hands are wicked fast with this bad boy despite the head heaviness (I did add 3-4 grams to the butt), and the pop I’m getting on counters is insane. I believe one of the reasons this paddle is so maneuverable despite the high swing weight is due to the 14mm thickness and aero top. It cuts through the air better than thicker, squarer paddles, so if you’re used to a 16mm standard elongated with a similar swing weight, your hand speed automatically ticks up. I also love the spin I am getting with my R1. It’s well beyond what I was expecting given the modest RPM specs. And last but not least, the power you can generate from this paddle is ELITE. It’s not as springy as my Mod-TA, which would exponentially power up your shots. The R1 is much more responsive to the power you put into it, however, and I am able to shape balls much better than I was with my Mod. My speed ups are also greatly improved, and they are consistently staying in (unlike with my Mod-TA). Overall, I am super impressed with what this paddle has to offer, and I feel like it is WAY UNDERRATED. Stay away if you have hard hands or require a massive sweet spot, but other than that, grab this beast today and start playing the best pickleball of your life. Btw, sweet spot can be enhanced with lead (3:00 and 9:00 = max increase to twist weight + min increase to swing weight). I also recommend adding a sturdy edge guard (I use two) to protect investment and increase stability.

A little heavy for my preference so I use a different shape, but power on this one is absolutely incredible.

Excellent power and pop and spin. It started to get just a tiny bit more dwell time after extended play time. Only downside which the good heavily outweighs the bad is the swing weight. Been spoiled by the V1 R1 and it was much lighter. Still a great paddle and would very much recommend to higher level players looking for one of the top legal power paddles on the market.

I've been using Ronbus paddles as my mains since the R1.16 (shout out to Pickleball Studio's original R1 review and discount code). I had been using the Ripple R1 beta (Sept'24) 3-5x/week and have been following the certification roller coaster, hoping for a paddle with similar play characteristics. My initial impression was not positive - I actually put my paddle back in the bag. It sounded terrible and felt like a plank of wood. However, I kept pulling it out in less-competitive rec sessions and noticed that the sound and playability started to improve. It's been a few weeks now of regular play and I can say that the paddle has settled into something I'm really enjoying. The power is definitely lower and different than the beta. Drives are actually more consistent now. Spin might be a little less, but I'm still getting lots of errors on dipping drives. Resets and mid-court play are solid (not quite as effortless as the R2fx) and dinking has been more consistent. The one place this paddle excels over the beta is counters. I'm not seeing as many spray long and seeing a lot more solid punches with intention. Put away power with sitters is definitely lower than the beta (similar to the fx series) so balls are coming back. Yes, it definitely weighs more than the beta (which I had setup with 4" of lead tape from 4-9). I only have 1" of lead at 5 and 8. I haven't noticed much in degredation in hand speeds (now idea why - I have stock R1fx and R3fx and can't use them for doubles play and they have similar swing weights). I'm going to give it 4 stars as I think there's room for improvement on the weight side to allow more lead and opening the sweet spot. It's going to be my main paddle through the summer while I look forward to the next generation of Ripples. If you want an elongated Ripple and are OK with the extra weight, I recommend being patient to let it break in.

Op power!!! Most powerful legal paddle I played so far. Great at drive and hand battle. However, is a bit more difficult to drop and dink.

After 10 hours of play and 4.5 gm from 3:30-5:00 and 7:00-8:30, my 8.5 oz V2 R1.14 has become my favorite Ronbus paddle. It has a solid, cushioned feel for controllable dinks, drops and resets, but controllable power on serves and drives. With great spin and pop, speedups and low dipping drives often surprise opponents. I prefer solid, heftier paddles for my short, compqct swing and do not feel it is excessively heavy. Thanks to Ronbus for creating this awesome paddle.

Ronbus makes great paddles and the Ripple is another great example. Wonderful feel and power. One of the top paddles on the market. Very happy with my purchase.

Have tried many different paddle manufacturers over the last 3 years. The velocity of change and improved performance is not decreasing. 2-3 years ago Ronbus would probably have been considered a "challenger" brand to the Selkirks, Joolas, Gearboxes etc. Today, I would say Ronbus are one the very finest paddles available. Until recently, paddles were often separated into either power or touch categories. It was an easy shorthand and you simply accepted the trade offs of one versus the other. The latest Ronbus Ripple has remarkably achieved both elements almost based upon context (what is required touch or power at any given moment). Remarkable! (Also kudos to the founders who still have a caring, professional hands-on approach to all their customers. )

This paddle is amazing. Added 1 gram to 9 and 3 o’clock spots and now this paddle is solid to the bone. Flicks , drives and especially drop drives. Love this soo much I ordered the r2 and r4 also

This paddle is great however the heavier swing weight may make it unattractive to the majority of players without elite hands at the kitchen. Putting some weight at the throat and handle of the paddle helps. This is still the best option for advanced players who don't mind the swing weight.

This paddle is awesome. It hits hard and still has the spin to keep the ball in the court. Also, I love the feel of the paddle when hitting drives.