Hyperlite vs Ronix:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hyperlite had more branded searches than Ronix among wakeboard brands in New Zealand. Hyperlite had about 190 branded searches, while Ronix had 60. Hyperlite made up 76% of all wakeboard brand searches we track, and Ronix accounted for 24%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wakeboard brands, Hyperlite appeared in all four answers and Ronix in three. Ronix was mentioned before Hyperlite in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Hyperlite, about 3 searches for every 1 for Ronix
Who does AI mention more?
Hyperlite, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Ronix, named ahead of Hyperlite in every answer
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Top wakeboard brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Hyperlite appeared in all four answers. Ronix was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Ronix was listed before Hyperlite in every answer.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wakeboard brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wakeboard brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wakeboard brand in New Zealand for a boat session?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wakeboard nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wakeboard for beginners”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Hyperlite or Ronix more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hyperlite and Ronix by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all two wakeboard brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Hyperlite, Ronix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hyperlite | Ronix |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 70% | 30% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.5% | 27.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 72.5% | 27.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.6% | 31.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.5% | 26.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 76% | 24% |
| May 2026 | 76.2% | 23.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.2% | 27.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.4% | 29.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 81% | 19% |
| Sep 2026 | 76% | 24% |
How has the Hyperlite and Ronix comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hyperlite was ahead of Ronix in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hyperlite’s share of searches among wakeboard brands in New Zealand moved from 62.5% to 76%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 200 to 190.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ronix’s share of searches among wakeboard brands in New Zealand moved from 37.5% to 24%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 60.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wakeboard brands in September 2026?
2 changes

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

In September 2026, Hyperlite lost share of searches among wakeboard brands in New Zealand, from 81% to 76%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hyperlite’s and Ronix’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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