The RPM Q2 is a full-foam, carbon-fiber-faced pickleball paddle with a 16mm core, built with engineer John Kew. RPM tunes the foam density and rebound across the face for torsional stability and a firm, connected feel. At about 7.8 oz with a 114 swing weight and 6.1 twist weight, it leans toward power and off-center forgiveness rather than a soft, plush touch. It suits advanced players who want predictable drives and fast hands at the kitchen; players wanting maximum spin texture or a soft control-first feel should look at a raw-carbon or thinner-core rival.
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 155 ratings, owners treat the Q2 as a strong first entry in RPM's Q Series. They praise its power, stability and connected feel, with few complaints.
The RPM Q2 is the first model in RPM's Q Series, developed with paddle engineer and reviewer John Kew. It is a full-foam performance paddle with an elongated shape and a 16mm core. It is built to give a more powerful and predictable response across the face.
The Q2 refines full-foam construction by tuning the foam in targeted areas of the paddle. Density, firmness and rebound are adjusted to improve torsional stability and forgiveness, with a firm, connected feel. The paddle is designed for competitive players who want power, stability on off-center hits and predictable performance from baseline drives to fast exchanges at the kitchen.
