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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 Q2 Elongated 16mm | Selkirk Vanguard Power Air |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.1/100 | 78.4/100 |
| MSRP | $249.99 | $250 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | $250 |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 114 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Carbon fiber surface | Quadcarbon face |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
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.
Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
- Tracked range
- $250 – $260
- Typical (median)
- $255
- All-time low
- $250
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power9392
- Control8478
- Spin9088
- Forgiveness8571
- Sweet spot8773
- Stability8476
- Maneuverability7679
- Pop9193
- Touch8074
- Consistency8579
- Swing weight7668
- Twist weight8062
- Launch angle6261
- Plow through8584
- Softness7058
Bars listed in the order RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm · Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
Verdicts
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.
Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
Explosive acceleration and crisp feedback for players who create their own control. The air-dynamic throat cuts drag noticeably on fast swings.