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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 | Honolulu J2CR | RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 88.7/100 | 85.1/100 |
| MSRP | $230 | $249.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 112 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | Blue Grit 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.
Honolulu J2CR
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $230.
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
- Control8984
- Spin9390
- Forgiveness9085
- Sweet spot9087
- Stability8984
- Maneuverability7876
- Pop8791
- Touch8680
- Consistency8985
- Swing weight7476
- Twist weight8880
- Launch angle5662
- Plow through8685
- Softness8270
Bars listed in the order Honolulu J2CR · RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
Verdicts
Honolulu J2CR
The foam paddle with no obvious hole. Elite power and forgiveness in a hybrid shape that still moves at the kitchen, on a Blue Grit face that holds its spin numbers far longer than most textured surfaces.
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.