Ronbus Quanta Review | They Are Back!

Oct 6

All right, what’s up, guys. The Ronbus Quanta is probably one of the best power paddles you can buy right now. The best part is it comes in at a price that’s way more reasonable than what just about everyone else is doing right now.

There are some drawbacks though, and depending on the type of player you are, they could be a dealbreaker. So let’s dive in and talk about it.

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Table of Contents

Price, Shapes, and Specs
Build and Core
Out of The Box Performance
Weight Set Ups That Work
Boomstik Comparison
Final Thoughts - Who The Quanta is For

Price, Shapes, and Specs

The Quanta retails for $120, but with code PBStudio, you can get it for $99. For what this paddle offers, that’s a really solid deal.

Ronbus offers five different shape options, and the best one really depends on what you’re used to. I usually tell people to stick with the shape they already play with or feel most comfortable using.

Here’s how the specs break down for each model

  
      Model
      Swing Weight
      Twist Weight
      Static Weight
      RPM
      Handle Length
      Grip Size
      Shape
      Warranty
    

  
      Quanta R1
      107
      5.52
      7.69 oz
      2,102
      5.5"
      4.25"
      Elongated
      6 months
    

      Quanta R2
      101
      6.16
      7.68 oz
      2,099
      5.25"
      4.25"
      Widebody
      6 months
    

      Quanta R3
      111
      5.52
      7.70 oz
      2,073
      5.5"
      4.25"
      Elongated
      6 months
    

      Quanta R4
      105.48
      5.76
      7.80 oz
      2,058
      5.5"
      4.25"
      Hybrid
      6 months
    

      Quanta R5
      103.62
      6.13
      7.78 oz
      2,108
      5.5"
      4.25"
      Widebody
      6 months
    

Model	Swing Weight	Twist Weight	Static Weight	RPM	Handle Length	Grip Size	Shape	Warranty
Quanta R1	107	5.52	7.69 oz	2,102	5.5"	4.25"	Elongated	6 months
Quanta R2	101	6.16	7.68 oz	2,099	5.25"	4.25"	Widebody	6 months
Quanta R3	111	5.52	7.70 oz	2,073	5.5"	4.25"	Elongated	6 months
Quanta R4	105.48	5.76	7.80 oz	2,058	5.5"	4.25"	Hybrid	6 months
Quanta R5	103.62	6.13	7.78 oz	2,108	5.5"	4.25"	Widebody	6 months

Build and Core

The Quanta’s core design is similar to what we’re starting to see more of lately. It has an EP core in the center surrounded by an EVA foam ring, plus extra TPE foam inserts in the bottom corners. Ronbus says those inserts help with vibration dampening.

Fully foam build
No polymer honeycomb inside
TPE corner inserts help reduce vibration and improve feel

Another small but important change is the handle. Ronbus now uses hard pallets instead of the softer foam ones that were in the Ripple. I didn’t mind EVA foam pallets in general, but the ones on the Ripple weren’t great, so I like seeing the harder ones here. A quick note: if you’re someone with large hands and wants a widebody, I’d recommend the R5. The way the R5’s neck tapers gives you a bit more handle.

Out of the Box Performance

These paddles are fast and easy to swing, but stock performance is only okay.

They’re stiff and rigid with a small sweet spot. Off-center hits twist the paddle in your hand, and the drop-off when you miss the middle is huge.

These paddles need weight to get their maximum performance. So make sure to factor in spending an additional $10-$30 on weight to add to your Quanta.

If you don’t plan to add weight, I’d skip the Quanta.

The Weight Setups That Work

Once you add weight, that’s where the Quanta really starts to perform.

I started with the R2 widebody and copied the same setup Selkirk used on the Boomstik: 15 g of weight at 3 and 9. I used 2 g per inch lead tape from Amazon and had to stack it to fit that much in.

Even though 15 g sounds like a lot, these paddles start light, so the final paddle didn’t feel heavy. After adding the weight, the paddle felt completely different. The sweet spot opened up, the twist issues went away, and it hit much harder.

After adding weight, these were the specs of the R2:

Swing weight 101 -> 112
Twist weight 6.12 -> 8.02
Static weight 7.68 -> 8.5oz

I also tried lighter setups on the R1 like 10 g from the throat up the sides, but they didn’t do nearly as much. If you want the full power potential, 15 g at 3 and 9 is the way to go.

I also tried a lighter setup on the R1 with 10 grams up the sides, but it didn’t do nearly as much. If you want the full power potential, 15 grams at 3 and 9 is the way to go.

With that setup, the Quanta transforms. The sweet spot feels much larger, it’s stable on blocks and drives, and the stiffness smooths out. It’s still firm, but less harsh on the hand.

In this state, it feels the closest to a Gen 3-style paddle I’ve hit. Stiff, hollow, and super poppy.

If you struggle with resets or dinks, it might take a little adjustment. But if your game is built around driving hard, crashing, and finishing points fast, this paddle absolutely delivers.

Boomstik Comparison

Naturally, people are going to compare it to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik, since that’s been one of my favorites lately.

When I first weighted up the Quanta, I thought it sounded identical to my Boomstick. We even did blind sound tests and couldn’t tell them apart. Later I realized my Boomstick’s edge guard was loose, which made it quieter. Once fixed, the Boomstick was definitely louder and a bit stiffer.

Pop and power are very close, with the Boomstik having a slight edge. Drive speed, though, is basically identical.

In testing, I averaged ten serves:

R2 Quanta: 58.3 mph
Boomstick Widebody: 57.6 mph

That’s about as close as it gets.

Where the Quanta wins is value. For the price of one Boomstik, you could buy three Quantas. Even with Selkirk’s lifetime warranty, that’s still a massive difference, and for most people, that’s hard to ignore.

Final Thoughts

Who It’s For

✅ Players Who:

Like customizing their paddles
Want a top-tier power paddle at a great price
Can control a poppy paddle

❌ Not For Players Who:

People who want good performance out of the box
Don’t like power paddles
Already own other great foam paddles like the J2NF, Boomstik, Bread & Butter Loco, etc

Out of the box, the Quanta is fine. Not bad, but not amazing either. Once you add 15 grams at 3 and 9, it becomes a legit top-end power paddle that can hang with the best.

At $99 with code PBSTUDIO, it’s one of the best values in pickleball right now if you’re willing to tune it.

If you’re not going to add weight, I’d look at something like the Bread and Butter Loco, the J2NF, or the FC Plus instead.

But if you like to tinker and you want big pop, fast hands, and real power for cheap, the Quanta is one of the best on the market.

Purchase the Quanta

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Christopher Olson