Ronbus Ripple R2.14 v2 vs RPM Q2 14mm Widebody
The Ronbus Ripple R2.14 v2 and RPM Q2 14mm Widebody differ most on forgiveness and price. Both are scored by the same formula from published specs, so the comparison is like for like — but neither has been physically measured by us.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $279.99 | $249.99▲ |
| PowerDerived | 75▲ | 68 |
| ControlDerived | 59▲ | 58 |
| SpinDerived | 89 | 89 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 75▲ | 67 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 47 | 36 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Foam-injected polymer | Foam-injected polymer |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.9" | 15.9" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8" | 8" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 8.2 oz | 7.69 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 21.7 cm | 21.7 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Forgiveness
- Ronbus Ripple R2.14 v2 scores 75 against 67 — 8 points of a larger usable sweet spot.
- Price
- RPM Q2 14mm Widebody is $30 cheaper at MSRP.
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