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Q2 16mm Elongated

Elongated, 16 mm core, 7.8 oz (about 221 g)

Where to buy

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Is this paddle right for me?

RPM Q2 16mm Elongated

Plays like a

All-rounder

No big strength or weakness. Easy to grow with.

Q2 16mm Elongated: Power 4.5Q2 16mm Elongated: Hand speed 6.3Q2 16mm Elongated: Control 5.6Q2 16mm Elongated: Forgiveness 4.6Power4.5Hand speed6.3Control5.6Forgiveness4.6
PowerHow hard the ball comes off the face on drives and smashes
4.5
ControlHow easy it is to keep dinks and resets soft and placed
5.6
Hand speedHow quickly you can move it in fast hands battles
6.3
ForgivenessHow well it handles hits away from the center
4.6

Estimated from specs, compared with the other paddles here. How

Specs

Weight
7.8 oz (about 221 g)
Shape
Elongated
Length
16.5 in
Width
7.5 in
Core thickness
16 mm
Handle length
5.5 in
Grip sizearound the handle
4.125 in
Core
Full-foam EPP, molded grooves
Face
Carbon fiber (CarbonBite)
USA Pickleball approved
Yes

Balance numbers from RPM

These are RPM’s own published figures. Higher swing weight usually means more power but slower hands; higher twist weight means more stable on off-center hits.

Swing weight
114
Twist weight
6.1
Balance point
248 mm

Where these specs come from

From RPM's website (rpmpb.com), checked October 24, 2026.