RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm

Who should buy the Jade Elongated 16mm?

Most compared with the Jade Elongated 16mm

The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.

• RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm vs RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mmIn depthIn-depth head-to-head
• Jade Elongated 16mm vs TruFoam Genesis 3Cross-shopped at the same price
• Jade Elongated 16mm vs Coral Pro$29.99000000000001 cheaper
• Jade Elongated 16mm vs CRBN-1X$49.99000000000001 cheaper
• Jade Elongated 16mm vs Perseus Pro IV 16Cross-shopped at the same price
• Jade Elongated 16mm vs TruFoam Genesis 2Cross-shopped at the same price
• Jade Elongated 16mm vs Infinity Ruby 16$49.99000000000001 cheaper
• Jade Elongated 16mm vs J2CR$39.99000000000001 cheaper
• Jade Elongated 16mm vs TruFoam Genesis XCross-shopped at the same price

DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Jade Elongated 16mm

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RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm

IQ 87.2 · $269.99

8 paddles within 5% of the Jade Elongated 16mm

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1Honolulu J2CR$230 (-39.99000000000001) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.1%89
   +7 twist weight+4 forgiveness+4 stability-4 launch angle

   Saves $39.99000000000001 versus the Jade Elongated 16mm · +7 twist weight · -4 launch angle · Higher IQ score (88.7 vs 87.2)

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2. #2Six Zero Coral Pro$240 (-29.99000000000001) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.7%89
   +7 twist weight-5 launch angle+4 stability+3 forgiveness

   Saves $29.99000000000001 versus the Jade Elongated 16mm · +7 twist weight · -5 launch angle · Higher IQ score (88.5 vs 87.2)

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3. #3CRBN-3X Power Series$170 (-99.99000000000001) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.7%88
   +7 twist weight-5 launch angle-4 maneuverability-4 softness

   Saves $99.99000000000001 versus the Jade Elongated 16mm · +7 twist weight · -5 launch angle · Higher IQ score (87.9 vs 87.2)

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4. #4Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm$169 (-100.99000000000001) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.7%86
   -5 touch-4 control-4 spin+4 pop

   Saves $100.99000000000001 versus the Jade Elongated 16mm · +4 pop · -5 touch

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5. #5Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm$220 (-49.99000000000001) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.7%85
   -5 touch-4 control-4 consistency-3 spin

   Saves $49.99000000000001 versus the Jade Elongated 16mm · -5 touch

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6. #6JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16$250 (-19.99000000000001) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.6%86
   -8 softness-6 launch angle-4 power-4 pop

   Saves $19.99000000000001 versus the Jade Elongated 16mm · -8 softness

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7. #7Ronbus Tenon$180 (-89.99000000000001) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.5%88
   -6 launch angle+5 twist weight-4 spin+3 stability

   Saves $89.99000000000001 versus the Jade Elongated 16mm · +5 twist weight · -6 launch angle · Higher IQ score (87.8 vs 87.2)

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8. #8JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16$250 (-19.99000000000001) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.5%86
   -8 launch angle-4 power-4 spin-4 pop

   Saves $19.99000000000001 versus the Jade Elongated 16mm · -8 launch angle

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Best alternatives to the Jade Elongated 16mm

Each pick beats the Jade Elongated 16mm on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• Jade Elongated 16mm vs Quartz Control
• Jade Elongated 16mm vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
• Jade Elongated 16mm vs Perseus Pro V 16

Jade Elongated 16mm — frequently asked questions

Is the RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm good for beginners?

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 86/100 and the paddle is tuned for intermediate/advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.

Is the RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm worth the price?

At $269.99 it sits in the 86th percentile of the database for cost and the 88th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Six Zero Quartz Control at $190 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the Jade Elongated 16mm compare to the J2CR?

They are close on DNA. The Jade Elongated 16mm reads power 90 / control 89 / spin 94 against 92 / 89 / 93 for the J2CR, at $269.99 versus $230. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.

Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?

A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.

Is the RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm approved for tournament play?

Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. RPM Pickleball submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact Jade Elongated 16mm build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the Jade Elongated 16mm have good spin?

Spin scores 94/100 — the 96th percentile of our database (elite — top-tier) — off a Proprietary SICmatrix surface. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.

Is the Jade Elongated 16mm head heavy?

Swing weight is 112 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.2. That is mid-range: balanced enough that most players will not describe it as head heavy. Static weight is 7.8 oz.

Does the Jade Elongated 16mm benefit from lead tape?

Yes — at 112 kg·cm² there is room to add. Tape at 3 and 9 o'clock raises twist weight and stability with the smallest hit to hand speed; tape at 12 adds power and plow-through but slows the paddle noticeably. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.

What is the best overgrip for the Jade Elongated 16mm?

The stock handle is 5.5 in long with a 4.125 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.125 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.

What should I replace the Jade Elongated 16mm with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Jade Elongated 16mm; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 89) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 90).

Who is the Jade Elongated 16mm best for?

Spin-and-control players seeking a full-foam elongated paddle. Skill levels we would put on it: intermediate, advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.5 in supports a two-handed backhand.

What shape and size is the Jade Elongated 16mm?

elongated shape, 16.5 in long by 7.5 in wide, 16 mm MPP floating full-foam core with soft EVA surround core, Proprietary SICmatrix surface, 7.8 oz. Released 2026.

Is the Jade Elongated 16mm good for two-handed backhands?

Yes — the 5.5 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.

Jade Elongated 16mm or Friction Pro Elongated V2?

Both are RPM Pickleball. The Jade Elongated 16mm reads IQ 87.2 at $269.99; the Friction Pro Elongated V2 reads IQ 86.3 at $249.99. The clearest split is maneuverability (78 vs 72).

How does PickleballLookup score the Jade Elongated 16mm?

The IQ score of 87.2 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.