{"product_id":"ronbus-quanta-pro-r3-16-elongated-pickleball-paddle","title":"Ronbus Quanta Pro R3.16 Elongated Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRonbus Quanta Pro R3.16 Elongated Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ronbus Quanta Pro R3.16 Elongated Pickleball Paddle is built for players who want power, spin, and extra reach while maintaining usable control for resets and the soft game. This Ronbus pickleball model uses a 16mm fourth-generation foam construction with a lightweight EPP core surrounded by an EVA elastomer ring. The setup adds responsiveness while helping dampen vibration, and an internal weighting system with a reinforced throat makes the elongated frame more stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 16.5 inches long and 7.5 inches wide, the R3.16 gives aggressive players a slight edge in reach on serves, drives, and balls stretched away from the body. Ronbus lists the stock weight at approximately 7.9 ounces with a swing weight of 116. Independent measurements have placed the swing weight slightly higher, but the performance picture is similar. There is meaningful mass behind the ball for stronger plow-through without pushing the paddle into a particularly heavy static-weight class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NanoBond raw \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carbon-fiber-and-graphite-face-pickleball-paddles\" title=\"Carbon Fiber Face\"\u003ecarbon fiber\u003c\/a\u003e surface is another important part of the Ronbus Quanta Pro design. It creates high spin for topspin serves, rolls, and drives while providing the bite needed to shape shots. A 5.5-inch handle also gives players useful space for a two-handed backhand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome online discussion of the original Quanta, including YouTube communities and Boomstik comparison content, focuses heavily on adding weight. That advice should not automatically be transferred to the Quanta Pro R3.16. The Pro comes stock at a higher weight with internal weighting already built into the paddle, so it can play well from the box. Players can still adjust the setup if they want additional stability or a different feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current Ronbus price is $119.99, backed by a six-month warranty against manufacturing defects. For a player who likes an elongated shape, strong spin, and power that rewards committed swings, the R3.16 brings a lot of performance into a straightforward foam-core design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Ronbus Quanta Pro R3.16 a power paddle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Independent testing places it firmly in the power category, with strong drive speed and high spin while retaining enough control for resets and touch play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Quanta Pro R3.16 need added weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. Unlike the lighter original Quanta, the Pro R3.16 already includes internal weighting and has a stock weight around 7.9 ounces. Extra weight is optional tuning rather than a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the swing weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRonbus lists a swing weight of 116. Independent measurements have produced figures around 118, so minor testing differences should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have TPE foam inserts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Quanta Pro R3.16 uses an EPP foam core with an EVA elastomer ring. TPE inserts belong to the original Quanta construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the price?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRonbus currently lists the Quanta Pro R3.16 at $119.99. Promotional discounts can change, so a specific code-based price should not be treated as permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d4f62365-7fff-1465-5404-58097e3118cc\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/5882\/3605\/files\/copyscape-bold_37bab01e-8701-423a-9f0f-3ae8b8083418.png?v=1734480586\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronbus","offers":[{"title":"Light Blue","offer_id":53265718018229,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":53265718050997,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/5882\/3605\/files\/Ronbus-Quanta-Pro-R3.16-Widebody-Pickleball-Paddle-Light-Blue-Front.jpg?v=1789411626","url":"https:\/\/pickleballnation.com\/products\/ronbus-quanta-pro-r3-16-elongated-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Pickleball Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}