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How popular isRonix?

In September 2026, people searched for Ronix by name about 60 times in New Zealand, a 50% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 24% of all New Zealand wakeboard brand searches, placing Ronix second out of two brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wakeboard brands, Ronix appeared in three of the four answers and was the most recommended of the two.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Ronix is the second most searched of 2 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. HyperliteShare of searches 76%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. RonixShare of searches 24%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top wakeboard brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Ronix was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Ronix is the most recommended of the two.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Ronix1st
  2. Hyperlite2nd

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Hyperlite4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Ronix3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which wakeboard brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Ronix
    2. 2Hyperlite

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best wakeboard brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Ronix
    2. 2Hyperlite

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best wakeboard brand in New Zealand for a boat session?”

    1. 1Ronix
    2. 2Hyperlite

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “wakeboard nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “wakeboard for beginners”

    1. 1Hyperlite

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which wakeboard brands compete with Ronix?

Ronix against wakeboard brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Hyperlite, Ronix. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHyperliteRonix
Oct 202562.5%37.5%
Nov 202570%30%
Dec 202572.5%27.5%
Jan 202672.5%27.5%
Feb 202668.6%31.4%
Mar 202673.5%26.5%
Apr 202676%24%
May 202676.2%23.8%
Jun 202672.2%27.8%
Jul 202670.4%29.6%
Aug 202681%19%
Sep 202676%24%

  1. 1.Hyperlite

    76%

    Held 1st. 190 estimated branded searches, +11.8% vs prior month. Share -5 points.

  2. 2.Ronix

    24%

    Held 2nd. 60 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +5 points.

Compare popularity between Ronix and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Ronix

4 comparisons

How has branded search demand for Ronix changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ronix in New Zealand fell from 120 to 60.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ronix’s share of searches among wakeboard brands in New Zealand decreased from 37.5% to 24%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ronix’s share of searches among wakeboard brands in New Zealand peaked at 37.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 19% in August 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand wakeboard brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Ronix gained share of searches among wakeboard brands in New Zealand, from 19% to 24%.

  2. In September 2026, Hyperlite lost share of searches among wakeboard brands in New Zealand, from 81% to 76%.

How are Ronix’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ronix’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • ronix
  • ronix wakeboard

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Ronix compete?

Ronix is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Bindings brands5th of 57.1%Show ranking
Wakeboard brands2nd of 224%Shown above
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