Obsidian 16 vs. R3 Nova

Brand

Price

$119.99|Click for an updated price
$180|Ronbus Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.37516.5

Width

7.3757.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polymer HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Raw Carbon FiberRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

Weight (Low-High)

8.3 - 8.37.9 - 8.3

Handle Length

5.755.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Gamma

Gamma

1974

Pittsburgh, PA

14 paddles

GAMMA Sports, founded in 1974 by Dr. Harry Ferrari, is committed to revolutionizing athletic performance through innovation. Starting with the breakthrough GAMMA Gut string, they continue to lead in tennis and pickleball technology. Based in Pittsburgh, GAMMA focuses on empowering athletes with cutting-edge products and embraces the "Never Stop Playing" ethos, supporting community initiatives that inspire and create positive change on and off the court.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    R3 Nova is more expensive ($180) than Obsidian 16 ($119.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Obsidian 16 and R3 Nova have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R3 Nova has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Obsidian 16 (16.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    R3 Nova has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Obsidian 16 (7.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Obsidian 16 has a greater weight (8.3 oz) than R3 Nova (8.100000000000001 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Obsidian 16 has a greater handle length (5.75 inches) than R3 Nova (5.5 inches).

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