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Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm | RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.9/100 | 85.1/100 |
| MSRP | $169 | $249.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 112 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber face | Carbon fiber surface |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $169.
RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $249.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9293
- Control8584
- Spin9090
- Forgiveness8685
- Sweet spot8887
- Stability8484
- Maneuverability8076
- Pop9091
- Touch8380
- Consistency8585
- Swing weight7276
- Twist weight8280
- Launch angle6062
- Plow through8385
- Softness7870
Bars listed in the order Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm · RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
Verdicts
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Friday's Gen 4 full-foam Aura Pro in the hybrid shape pairs a power-focused response with a quick published 112 swing weight. The published 6.4 twist weight is moderate, so it gives up some stability on paper to heavier all-court hybrids.
RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
RPM's Gen 4 full-foam Q2 trades the Friction Pro's honeycomb feel for a firmer, more powerful response. The published 114 swing weight is lighter than most elongated power paddles, while the 6.1 twist weight is on the low side for the shape.