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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 | Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated | RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.4/100 | 85.1/100 |
| MSRP | $250 | $249.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.4 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 123 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Textured carbon | 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.
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $250.
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™
- Power9393
- Control8384
- Spin8690
- Forgiveness7885
- Sweet spot8087
- Stability8784
- Maneuverability7076
- Pop8991
- Touch8080
- Consistency8485
- Swing weight8276
- Twist weight8480
- Launch angle6062
- Plow through9185
- Softness6870
Bars listed in the order Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated · RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
Verdicts
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Gearbox's solid-span construction with a genuine power tune. It feels unlike any honeycomb paddle — firmer, more direct — and rewards players who already hit clean.
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.