Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
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 | Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.1/100 | 84.6/100 |
| MSRP | $249.99 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 114 | 115 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Carbon fiber surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 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 Q2 Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $249.99.
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9388
- Control8484
- Spin9088
- Forgiveness8584
- Sweet spot8786
- Stability8488
- Maneuverability7676
- Pop9184
- Touch8080
- Consistency8584
- Swing weight7676
- Twist weight8084
- Launch angle6256
- Plow through8588
- Softness7070
Bars listed in the order RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm · Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
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.
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
Volair's second-gen Forza adds foam walls without adding swing weight past 115. Power 88 and stability 88 make it a genuine tournament option.