Here is the statement we received from a Ronbus connect program member: We are excited to announce that we have received written confirmation that the production model Ripple.R1.14 is PBCoR 0.43 Certified. The release plan for the production Ripple.R1.14 is listed below. What is the new USAP PBCoR certification? The new PBCoR (Paddle-Ball Coefficient of Restitution) test was created by the USAP to establish a measurable ceiling for power. All paddles used in USAP sanctioned competitions must have PBCoR value less than 0.43 by May 1, 2026. Additionally, they must carry the PBCoR 0.43 Certified stamp by then. We plan to release the production Ripple.R1.14 with the new USAP PBCoR 0.43 Certified stamp by late January or early February. The only difference between the releases is the new USAP stamp. What changed between the beta and production Ripple.R1.14? The beta Ripple.R1.14 is USAP approved and has a PBCoR test result below 0.43. These are good for sanctioned competition until May 1, 2026. The production Ripple.R1.14 fixed the loose edge guard issue and minimized manufacturing variance. It is USAP approved and PBCoR 0.43 Certified. The Connect member only release this Friday will not have the new USAP stamp. The general release in late January or early February will have the new USAP stamp.
So are the beta versions still legal? Also do you feel that paddles should be tested after players alter their paddles with lead tape? They could then exceed the PPCOR
The beta version would not pass a paddle check at a tournament because of the physical ripples that can be felt on the surface. That is an interesting point about the lead tape and definitely deserves some thought!
Thanks for the info!
Thank you for all the helpful In formation and explaining the new requirements!
Love your hat!
Thanks!!
Great news! Can’t way to get my hands on one!
Where can I buy the hat you are wearing in this video?
Right here! www.picklemadness.com/products/exo-sports
No issued statement on Ronbus’ website/blog. Where are you getting this information?
It is from a statement sent out to Ronbus Connect members and ambassadors.
Here is the statement we received from a Ronbus connect program member:
We are excited to announce that we have received written confirmation that the production model Ripple.R1.14 is PBCoR 0.43 Certified. The release plan for the production Ripple.R1.14 is listed below.
What is the new USAP PBCoR certification?
The new PBCoR (Paddle-Ball Coefficient of Restitution) test was created by the USAP to establish a measurable ceiling for power. All paddles used in USAP sanctioned competitions must have PBCoR value less than 0.43 by May 1, 2026. Additionally, they must carry the PBCoR 0.43 Certified stamp by then.
We plan to release the production Ripple.R1.14 with the new USAP PBCoR 0.43 Certified stamp by late January or early February. The only difference between the releases is the new USAP stamp.
What changed between the beta and production Ripple.R1.14?
The beta Ripple.R1.14 is USAP approved and has a PBCoR test result below 0.43. These are good for sanctioned competition until May 1, 2026. The production Ripple.R1.14 fixed the loose edge guard issue and minimized manufacturing variance. It is USAP approved and PBCoR 0.43 Certified. The Connect member only release this Friday will not have the new USAP stamp. The general release in late January or early February will have the new USAP stamp.
So are the beta versions still legal? Also do you feel that paddles should be tested after players alter their paddles with lead tape? They could then exceed the PPCOR
The beta version would not pass a paddle check at a tournament because of the physical ripples that can be felt on the surface. That is an interesting point about the lead tape and definitely deserves some thought!
@@PickleMadnessI play with a J2ti and I have added lead strips to the 4 and 8 position, and I can feel the extra power and pop
Screw the Ripple. Joke of a paddle. I'm getting the 11six24 vapor
Is the vapor gen 3 do you know?