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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 | RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm | RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 87.2/100 | 85.1/100 |
| MSRP | $269.99 | $249.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 112 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Proprietary SICmatrix surface | 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.
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $269.99.
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™
- Power9093
- Control8984
- Spin9490
- Forgiveness8685
- Sweet spot8887
- Stability8584
- Maneuverability7876
- Pop8691
- Touch8880
- Consistency8985
- Swing weight7476
- Twist weight8180
- Launch angle6062
- Plow through8485
- Softness8270
Bars listed in the order RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm · RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
Verdicts
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
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.
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.