RPM Q2 Elongated / Hybrid Flat Top Pickleball Paddle
$ 181$ 250 (-28%)
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.
Overview
Summary
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. The result is better twist stability, a wider margin for off-centre hits and a solid response whether you are blocking, driving or resetting.
Two shapes are offered in this listing. The Elongated has a longer face for reach and extra leverage, which suits players who like to hit from deeper in the court or finish with a long swing. The Hybrid Flat Top has a shorter, squarer head with a lower swing weight, which makes it quicker in hand and easier to use in fast exchanges at the kitchen line.
RPM’s published numbers show how the two behave. The 16mm Elongated weighs about 7.8 oz with a swing weight of 114 and a twist weight of 6.1, while the 14mm Elongated weighs 7.7 oz with a swing weight of 112 and a twist weight of 6.0. The 16mm Hybrid Flat Top also weighs about 7.8 oz but has a lower swing weight of 110.5 and a higher twist weight of 6.5, so it is both nimbler and more stable against twisting.
Strengths
- Zoned foam tuning. More stability and forgiveness than a uniform core.
- Two distinct shapes. Choose reach (Elongated) or speed and stability (Hybrid Flat Top).
- Clear data. RPM publishes weight, swing weight and twist weight.
- Spin-friendly carbon face. Supports shaping the ball under pressure.
- Professional certification. USAP PBCoR .43, professional level.
Weaknesses
- High-end price. Listed around USD 249.99.
- Foam feel. Players used to the crisp feedback of honeycomb may need time to adapt.
- Elongated takes timing. The longer head is a little slower to swing than the hybrid.
- Not a pure touch paddle. The focus is on stable power.
Who it is for
Advanced players who want a reliable full-foam paddle for singles or doubles, with the choice of reach or speed. Intermediate players who are ready to step up to a premium build will also benefit.
Specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | RPM |
| Model | Q2 Elongated and Q2 Hybrid Flat Top |
| Core thickness | 14 mm or 16 mm (Hybrid Flat Top listed in 16 mm) |
| Core | Full-foam core, zoned density and bounce |
| Face | Precision carbon fibre surface |
| Weight / swing weight / twist weight (16 mm Elongated) | 7.8 oz / 114 / 6.1 |
| Weight / swing weight / twist weight (14 mm Elongated) | 7.7 oz / 112 / 6.0 |
| Weight / swing weight / twist weight (16 mm Hybrid Flat Top) | 7.8 oz / 110.5 / 6.5 |
| Certification | USAP PBCoR .43, professional level |
Buying note. Do not confuse the Flat Top with the Curve Top version, which has the same weight but a different head profile.
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Additional information
| Brand | RPM |
|---|---|
| Model | Q2 Elongated and Q2 Hybrid Flat Top |
| Shape / version | Elongated, Hybrid |
| Thickness | 14 mm, 16 mm |
| Core | Full-foam core, zoned density and bounce |
| Face | Precision carbon fibre surface |
| Weight / swing weight / twist weight (16 mm Elongated) | 7.8 oz / 114 / 6.1 |
| Weight / swing weight / twist weight (14 mm Elongated) | 7.7 oz / 112 / 6.0 |
| Weight / swing weight / twist weight (16 mm Hybrid Flat Top) | 7.8 oz / 110.5 / 6.5 |
| Certification | USAP PBCoR .43, professional level |
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