RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm vs Selkirk OMNI 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk OMNI 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk OMNI 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Spin
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
94 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Forgiveness
90 vs 86
Hand speed
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
112 vs 115 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
$269.99 at IQ 87.2 vs $280 at IQ 88.7
Overall pick: RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm · $269.99 · IQ 87.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 90Power89
- 89Control92
- 94Spin88
- 86Forgiveness90
- 88Sweet spot91
- 85Stability90
- 78Maneuverability74
- 86Pop84
- 88Touch90
- 89Consistency91
- 74Swing weight76
- 81Twist weight89
- 60Launch angle54
- 84Plow through85
- 82Softness86
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm vs Selkirk OMNI 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm | Selkirk OMNI 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $269.99 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.2 | 88.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.2 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Proprietary SICmatrix surface | Raw carbon |
| Core material | MPP floating full-foam core with soft EVA surround | Full EVA foam core |
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm verdict
A spin- and touch-focused alternative to the Q2, not a universal upgrade. RPM lists a 112 swing weight and 6.2 twist weight. Our estimated DNA suggests a calmer soft game than the Q2, while the Q2 retains the stronger power/pop profile. Long-term SICmatrix grit retention has not been independently verified here.
Selkirk OMNI 16 verdict
Selkirk's answer to the foam era, and the most balanced paddle they have built. The OMNI refuses to specialize: power and control both sit in the top decile, which is rare and expensive.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 89 against 81 for RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on control, sweet spot, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($269.99 vs $280) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 8 points (89 vs 81).
Spin
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm leads by 6 points (94 vs 88).
Launch angle
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm leads by 6 points (60 vs 54).
Stability
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 5 points (90 vs 85).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Selkirk OMNI 16
Selkirk OMNI 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 89 vs 81, forgiveness 90 vs 86, stability 90 vs 85. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.6 vs 87.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Jade Elongated 16mm, hybrid on the OMNI 16.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.9 vs 86.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Jade Elongated 16mm, hybrid on the OMNI 16.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk OMNI 16
Selkirk OMNI 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 86 vs 82, twist weight 89 vs 81, forgiveness 90 vs 86. Its 16 mm Full EVA foam core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
Take RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm if you want spin (+6), launch angle (+6), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm review →Selkirk OMNI 16
Take Selkirk OMNI 16 if you want twist weight (+8), stability (+5), forgiveness (+4). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk OMNI 16 review →Where to Buy
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
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RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm vs Selkirk OMNI 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm or the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 87.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm, at 112 kg·cm² swing weight against 115 for Selkirk OMNI 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm or the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm scores 90 for power against 89 for Selkirk OMNI 16. That comes from a 16 mm MPP floating full-foam core with soft EVA surround core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 at 92 versus 89. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm scores 94 for spin off its Proprietary SICmatrix surface, against 88 for the Raw carbon face on Selkirk OMNI 16. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk OMNI 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 86). Its 6.9 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10.009999999999991 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm: 16 mm MPP floating full-foam core with soft EVA surround core with a Proprietary SICmatrix surface. Selkirk OMNI 16: 16 mm Full EVA foam core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm at 7.8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm to the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk OMNI 16 leads on twist weight by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $269.99 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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