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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 Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm | RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 82.7/100 | 85.1/100 |
| MSRP | $279.99 | $249.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | Not verified | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | Not verified | 6.1 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | UD tapered carbon fiber with SpinLock system | 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 Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $279.99.
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™
- Power9193
- Control8284
- Spin8890
- Forgiveness8085
- Sweet spot8187
- Stability8284
- Maneuverability7376
- Pop8991
- Touch8180
- Consistency8285
- Swing weight7576
- Twist weight7880
- Launch angle6062
- Plow through8885
- Softness7870
Bars listed in the order Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm · RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
Verdicts
Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm
A premium yellow Elongated+ foam-and-carbon-rib design at $279.99. Choose it for Gearbox’s construction and grip fit, not an assumed numerical swing-weight or spin win. Comparable swing/twist measurements are unverified; every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
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.