{"product_id":"ronbus-quanta-pro-r3-16-pickleball-paddle","title":"RONBUS Quanta Pro R3.16 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 R3.16\u003c\/strong\u003e is Ronbus going back and fixing both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe R3 is the elongated shape and the biggest hitter in the line. At 16.5 inches it gives you the most leverage and the highest power ceiling on full swings — and it asks for the cleanest contact in return. This is the shape for players who drive, serve big, and finish points from the baseline.\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\u003eSingles players and aggressive baseliners who want maximum leverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig servers and drivers chasing the highest power ceiling in the Quanta line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers already comfortable on an elongated shape who don't want to change profiles\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 3.5 through 5.0+. The smallest sweet spot in the line means it rewards clean contact and punishes sloppy contact — not the shape to learn on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power. Built for drives, serves, overheads, and putting balls away with full swings.\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\u003eReal reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e A half-inch of extra length over the widebody shows up on stretch volleys, overheads, and low balls at the baseline.\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;\"\u003eElongated\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;\"\u003e16.5\"\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\u003eFace Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e7.5\"\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;\"\u003e116\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;\"\u003e6.21\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\u003eThe R3 carries the highest swingweight in the line at 116 and the lowest twistweight at 6.21. That's the elongated trade in a nutshell: more mass behind the ball and more leverage on full swings, less margin when you catch one off the middle. Players who make clean contact get the most out of this shape; players who don't will be happier on the R4 or R2.\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 R3, 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 want the most power and reach in the line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou already play an elongated shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou drive and serve big and make clean contact\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 forgiveness on miss-hits — go R2.16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a balanced all-court profile — go R4.16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're still developing consistent contact\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 R3.16\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;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMost reach and power. 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-r3-16-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRONBUS Quanta R3.16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eElongated\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;\"\u003eSlightly less reach, noticeably more forgiving. The balanced 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-r2-16-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQuanta Pro R2.16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eWidebody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eBiggest sweet spot and fastest hands, least reach.\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":52336135340330,"sku":"r3quantapro028epp16nb1-1-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-r3-16-light-blue-1.jpg?v=1787539822","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/ronbus-quanta-pro-r3-16-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}