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RPM Q2 16MM Hybrid Curve Top Pickleball Paddle
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RPM Q2 16MM Hybrid Curve Top
The Q2 platform in a hybrid shape. RPM took the full-foam core and CarbonBite surface that made the Q2 their best-selling line and put it in a profile that sits between the elongated and the widebody — some of the reach, more of the forgiveness.
The curved top softens the head, which keeps mass a little closer to your hand and the paddle quicker through hand battles.
What You're Getting
- CarbonBite carbon fiber surface — RPM's grit-optimized face. Spin is the entire reason this brand exists.
- Tuned full-foam core with molded groove channels, not post-cut incisions. Better structural integrity over the life of the paddle.
- 16MM core for dwell time and control on resets.
- Hybrid shape — the middle ground if the elongated feels too unwieldy and the widebody feels too short.
- RPM Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects.
Best For
Players who want Q2 power and spin but have never fully gotten along with a true elongated. If you like a paddle that stays quick at the kitchen line but still lets you drive through the ball, the hybrid is the shape to try.
Curve Top or Flat Top?
Same core, same surface, same 16MM build — the difference is the head profile. The flat top squares off the tip, pushing a little more mass toward the top of the paddle for added plow-through and reach. The curve top rounds it off, keeping the paddle marginally quicker and more maneuverable. Neither is better; it's feel. If you can, demo both.
Specifications
| Shape | Hybrid, Curve Top |
| Core Thickness | 16MM |
| Core | Molded EPP full foam, 3mm groove channels |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber (CarbonBite) |
| Class | Professional Level |
| Warranty | RPM Limited Lifetime |
Spinwave Takeaway
The Q2 is one of the most powerful foam paddles on the market, and the hybrid shape makes it a lot more accessible than the elongated. If you've been curious about the Q2 but wanted something more forgiving, start here.
Need Help Choosing?
Come hit with one at our Long Beach Tennis Center pro shop — 5 indoor demo courts — or call us at 1-888-629-1915. We play with this stuff and we'll tell you straight.
