R3 Nova vs. Phantom Max (Lite)

Brand

Price

$180|Ronbus Click for an updated price
$170|Oya Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.517

Width

7.57

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombCompact Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber TexturedRaw T700 Carbon Fiber & White Sand Paint

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 8.38.1 - 8.4

Handle Length

5.57

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.25

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Oya

Oya

Minneapolis, MN

6 paddles

Founded by four former college tennis players who fell in love with pickleball, Oya aims to bridge the gap between tennis and pickleball by creating innovative paddles that enhance tennis players' strengths. Their paddles feature increased head speed, longer handles for two-handed backhands, and faster spin rates. Inspired by bold and aggressive play styles, Oya paddles stand out with distinctive shapes, expressive color schemes, and quality craftsmanship that can be felt in every shot.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    R3 Nova is more expensive ($180) than Phantom Max (Lite) ($170).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    R3 Nova and Phantom Max (Lite) have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Phantom Max (Lite) has a greater length (17 inches) than R3 Nova (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    R3 Nova has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Phantom Max (Lite) (7 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Phantom Max (Lite) has a greater weight (8.25 oz) than R3 Nova (8.100000000000001 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Phantom Max (Lite) has a greater handle length (7 inches) than R3 Nova (5.5 inches).

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