{"product_id":"ronbus-tenon-r3-16-pickleball-paddle","title":"RONBUS Tenon R3.16 Pickleball Paddle — Pre-Order","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#111111;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#C5EA6C;color:#111111;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 22px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-align:center;letter-spacing:.2px;\"\u003ePRE-ORDER — Ships Monday, July 6. First batch is limited; reserve yours now and we ship the day it lands.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003eRonbus Tenon R3.16\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe power elongated. Most plow-through in the line, still tournament-legal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tenon series is Ronbus’ 4th-generation build, and the name is the whole story: a \u003cstrong\u003emortise-and-tenon EPP\/EVA joint core\u003c\/strong\u003e — an interlocking foam joint borrowed from woodworking — wrapped in an elastic layer and bonded to a high-strength carbon frame. The result is a paddle that stays stable and powerful when you swing through it, and turns plush and quiet when you block or dink. No honeycomb, no plastic, no core crush to babysit. Up top is Ronbus’ \u003cstrong\u003eNanoBond\u003c\/strong\u003e raw carbon face, cross-linked at a nano scale so the grit — and the spin — lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingles players and aggressive drivers who want reach and put-away power. The highest swingweight of the four (117) gives you the most plow-through on drives, serves, and overheads — without stepping outside USAP limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5 and up — best for players with a developed swing who want power on tap and don’t mind a slightly heavier feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpin that holds up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The NanoBond face keeps its texture instead of polishing smooth after a month of drilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl without going dead.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dual-foam joint dampens vibration on resets but still gives you pace when you swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The interlocking core is engineered against the delamination and core-crush that plague thermoformed paddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTournament-legal.\u003c\/strong\u003e USAP PBCoR.43 approved — good for sanctioned play out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003eVideo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f8f2;border:1px dashed #C5EA6C;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;text-align:center;color:#555;\"\u003eFull on-court walkthrough coming soon.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e16.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eFace width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e7.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e7.9 oz (±0.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eSwingweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eTwistweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e6.16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eGrip circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4.125″ octagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNanoBond raw carbon fiber (textured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eEPP + EVA mortise-and-tenon joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eCore thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eEdge guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUSAP PBCoR.43 approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e6-month manufacturer warranty (defects); cover not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#777;margin-top:8px;\"\u003eSpecs sourced from Ronbus. Weights are stock and vary within the stated tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003ePerformance Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame elongated footprint as the R1 but tuned heavier: the 117 swingweight carries through the ball for extra pop on groundstrokes, and the 6.16 twistweight keeps it more stable than the R1 on off-center contact. It asks a bit more from your hands in fast exchanges, and pays you back with power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003eQuick Buying Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e control-forward with real, on-tap power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwingweight 117 \/ Twistweight 6.16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest use:\u003c\/strong\u003e all-court, spin, and touch, USAP-legal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $169.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four Tenons share the same core, face, and $169.99 price — the shape is the decision:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-top:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f8f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSW \/ TW\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePick if…\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eR1.16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eElongated, curved top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e114 \/ 5.92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYou want reach + spin, control-first\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eR2.16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWidebody standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e109 \/ 6.59\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYou want fast hands + forgiveness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eR3.16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e117 \/ 6.16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYou want the most power + plow-through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eR4.16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e111 \/ 6.61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYou want one do-everything paddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:12px;\"\u003eStepping down from the Tenon, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ronbus\" style=\"color:#111;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRonbus Quanta 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e line ($119) is the budget foam-core sibling — lighter, livelier, and a strong value, but without the Tenon’s refined mortise-and-tenon core, NanoBond surface, or plush control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003eThe Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f8f2;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMortise-and-Tenon Joint Core.\u003c\/strong\u003e An interlocking EPP\/EVA foam joint gives the paddle strength and durability right at the center, while an elastic layer bonded to the carbon frame adds targeted flex — stable power on the swing, soft dampening on touch shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNanoBond Surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nano-scale cross-linked bonding network in the carbon-fibril matrix makes the face highly wear-resistant, so the spin-generating texture lasts far longer than a standard raw carbon peel-ply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs the Tenon R3.16 tournament legal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eYes — it’s USAP PBCoR.43 approved for sanctioned play. Always confirm the current approved list for your specific event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it come with a cover?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eNo — a cover isn’t included. We carry paddle covers separately if you want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is this different from the Ronbus Quanta?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Quanta is a lighter, livelier budget foam paddle at $119. The Tenon is the premium build — mortise-and-tenon core and longer-lasting NanoBond face, tuned for control with power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich grip size is it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eA 4.125″ octagon handle, 5.5″ long — room for a two-handed backhand. Add an overgrip to build it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhen does my pre-order ship?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eOrders placed now ship Monday, July 6. The first batch is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which shape fits your game? That’s what we’re here for. Message us, call the shop, or stop into \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Neck\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eLong Beach\u003c\/strong\u003e and demo before you commit. Our staff plays with these — tell us how you play and we’ll point you to the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ronbus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52030503387434,"sku":"r3tenon028epp16nb1-1","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/Tenon_R3_028_01.jpg?v=1782994778","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/ronbus-tenon-r3-16-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}