{"product_id":"ronbus-quanta-pro-r2-16-pickleball-paddle","title":"RONBUS Quanta Pro R2.16 Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;\"\u003eThe original Quanta became a cult paddle for one reason: it hit like something three times the price. It also had two nagging problems — a peel-ply face that wore down fast, and a stock build so light that most people had to tape it up before it played right. The \u003cstrong\u003eQuanta Pro R2.16\u003c\/strong\u003e is Ronbus going back and fixing both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe R2 is the widebody of the line — 8 inches across, the shortest of the three Pro shapes, and the most forgiving. It's the paddle for people who win points with hands, not with reach. With the Pro's internal weighting already built in, it comes out of the box closer to playable than any Quanta before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4fbe6;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSAP PBCoR.43 approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Legal for sanctioned tournament play. No asterisk, no UPA-A-only workaround.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:34px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles players who live at the kitchen line and win with hand speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants power without giving up a forgiving sweet spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers coming off a widebody or standard-shape paddle who don't want to relearn their swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuanta owners tired of re-taping and re-buying as the face wears out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who want foam-core performance without paying $250+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:34px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSkill Level \u0026amp; Play Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 through 5.0. Forgiving enough that a developing player won't get punished, fast enough that an advanced player can bang with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power-leaning all-court. Best suited to quick-hands doubles, counterattacking, and putting balls away from mid-court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:34px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt's ready to play.\u003c\/strong\u003e The built-in internal weighting means you're not starting your ownership with a roll of lead tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe face lasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e NanoBond replaces peel ply — the single biggest complaint about the original Quanta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidest sweet spot in the Pro line.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 7.05 twistweight is the highest of the three shapes, so off-center balls still go where you aimed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e The EVA elastomer ring soaks up vibration that the original Quanta sent straight into your palm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:34px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;width:45%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWidebody \/ Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eEPP foam core + EVA elastomer ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eNanoBond raw carbon fiber, textured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e7.9 oz (±0.2 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwingweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwistweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e7.05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e4.125\" octagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eUSAP PBCoR.43 approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e6 months against manufacturing defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#777;margin-top:8px;\"\u003eSwingweight and twistweight figures are manufacturer-published. Cover not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:34px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePerformance Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a 107 swingweight the R2 is the fastest of the three Pro shapes through the air, and the 7.05 twistweight is the highest — that combination is why it's the most forgiving option in the line. Translation: quick hands at the net, and off-center contact that doesn't twist the face and kill your pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the internal weighting sits inside the paddle rather than on the perimeter, the Pro behaves differently under tape than a standard Quanta. If you're coming off a weighted Quanta R2, start with roughly 2–3 grams less per side than you're used to and work up from there. Add at 3 and 9 o'clock for stability, at 12 for drive power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:34px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Buying Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#f4fbe6;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou play doubles and want hand speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want power that doesn't punish miss-hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're replacing a worn-out Quanta face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'd rather not tape a paddle to make it playable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#f7f7f7;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSkip it if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want maximum reach — go R3.16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're a soft-game, reset-first player; foam-core power paddles ask more of your hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a fully broken-in feel day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:34px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:12px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eThe Difference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuanta Pro R2.16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#777;\"\u003eThis paddle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWidebody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMost forgiving Pro shape. Built-in weighting, durable NanoBond face.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ronbus-quanta-r5-16-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRONBUS Quanta R2.16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWidebody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eThe original. Same shape, peel-ply face, no internal weighting — needs tape to match. Cheaper entry point.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ronbus-quanta-pro-r4-16-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQuanta Pro R4.16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eStep up in reach, small step down in forgiveness. The middle-ground pick.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ronbus-quanta-pro-r3-16-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQuanta Pro R3.16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eLongest reach and highest power ceiling, smallest sweet spot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003eNot sure which shape? Read the \u003ca href=\"\/a\/blog\/ronbus-quanta-paddle-guide\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;text-decoration:none;\"\u003ecomplete Ronbus Quanta shape guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:34px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eThe Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fafafa;border-radius:6px;padding:20px;margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eNanoBond Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cross-linking process builds a nano-scale bonding network into the carbon-fibril polymer matrix, producing a wear-resistant textured face. The point is spin that survives — peel ply grips well and then stops gripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#000;\"\u003e4th-Gen Foam Core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLightweight EPP foam core wrapped in an EVA elastomer ring. No honeycomb, so no core crush — and the ring adds pop while killing vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eInternal Weighting System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight built into the paddle instead of taped onto it, so stability is there from the first swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eReinforced Throat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStiffer throat construction for a more stable, consistent feel through contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:34px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Quanta Pro USAP approved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — USAP PBCoR.43 approved and legal for sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Pro different from the standard Quanta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree things: the NanoBond face replaces peel ply for durability, internal weighting is built in, and the throat is reinforced. Same 16mm foam-core platform, same shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need to add lead tape?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLess than before. Many players run the Pro stock. If you customize, start lighter than your standard Quanta setup — the internal weight is already doing some of that work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich shape should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eR2.16 for forgiveness and hand speed, R4.16 for a balance of reach and stability, R3.16 for maximum reach and power. Stick close to whatever shape you already play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6 months against manufacturing defects. Paddle cover is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:34px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4fbe6;border-radius:6px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eCome hit with one. We keep demos on hand at both shops, and we'd rather you find the right paddle than the popular one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Neck\u003c\/strong\u003e — 138a Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck NY · 516-232-6000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Beach Tennis Center Pro Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e — 899 Monroe Blvd, Long Beach NY · 516-552-0744\u003cbr\u003eOr call us at \u003cstrong\u003e1-888-629-1915\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ronbus","offers":[{"title":"Light Blue","offer_id":52336132129066,"sku":"r2quantapro058epp16nb1-1-LBlue","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/spinwave-ronbus-quanta-pro-r2-16-light-blue-1.jpg?v=1787539822","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/ronbus-quanta-pro-r2-16-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}