The Q2 was the opening model of RPM’s new Q Series, developed with veteran engineer and paddle reviewer John Kew. It was conceived as a full-foam paddle with a very specific job: to deliver power without sacrificing stability. By adjusting the density, stiffness and bounce characteristics of the foam in different parts of the head, the Q2 gets better twist stability, a wider margin for error and a solid, consistent feel on contact.

The RPM Jade is the newest addition to the brand’s full-foam family, and it was designed around a single goal: spin that lasts. In many paddles the surface is the first thing to lose its character, so RPM built the Jade around a proprietary SICmatrix surface, a silicon-carbide-based texture meant to stay rough far longer than a standard painted or raw carbon finish.

The Q2 is the first paddle in RPM’s Q Series, created with respected engineer and paddle tester John Kew. It is a refined full-foam paddle that RPM built for advanced players and athletes looking for long-lasting performance, a consistent ball feel and stability under pressure. Rather than using a single, uniform foam, RPM tuned the density, stiffness and bounce of the core in strategic areas of the head.