{"product_id":"rpm-jade-16mm-elongated-pickleball-paddle","title":"RPM Jade 16mm Elongated Pickleball Paddle (Pre-Order)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto 18px;background:#C5EA6C;color:#12280a;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,Segoe UI,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:800;text-align:center;\"\u003ePRE-ORDER — SHIPS FIRST–SECOND WEEK OF NOVEMBER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e+ FREE 2-pack of Life Time LT Pro 48 balls in the box. No code needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,Segoe UI,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:26px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eRPM Jade — 16mm Elongated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C5EA6C;color:#12280a;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:6px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eUSAP Approved · Pre-Order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jade is RPM's newest full-foam paddle, and it's built around one idea: spin that doesn't fade. The \u003cstrong\u003eSICmatrix\u003c\/strong\u003e silicon-carbide face is rated Tier 1 durable roughness, so the bite you feel on day one is still there months in. This is the 16mm Elongated — the reach-and-leverage version, with a 16.5-inch face and a little extra mass for a calmer, more connected strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin:26px 0 8px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who drive from the baseline, attack from transition, and want a longer lever on serves, returns and overheads. Also a strong singles option. The 16mm core adds stability on blocks and resets, so you get the reach without the paddle getting jumpy at the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin:26px 0 8px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate to advanced. RPM classes the Jade at Professional Level, and the 112 swing weight rewards clean, full strokes. A solid 3.5+ will get plenty out of it; newer players usually do better starting with the Widebody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin:26px 0 8px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrit that lasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e SICmatrix holds its texture far longer than sprayed-on grit, so rolls and slices stay heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReach:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.5\" x 7.5\" elongated face for extra leverage on drives and overheads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnected, settled feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e MPP floating core in soft EVA foam, with the 16mm adding dwell and stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-foam durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e built to resist the core breakdown and dead spots that kill older paddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin:26px 0 8px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:45%;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eMPP Floating Foam Core with soft EVA foam surround (full-foam)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eProprietary SICmatrix silicon carbide (Tier 1 durable roughness)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLayup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eAxial Carbon Layup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e7.8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e6.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e16.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e7.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGrip Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e4.125 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eBalance Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e247 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eEdge Guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eUSAP approved (PBCoR .43, Professional Level)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eRPM Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#777;margin-top:8px;\"\u003eWeight, swing weight, and twist weight are manufacturer-published figures and vary slightly unit to unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin:26px 0 8px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;\"\u003ePerformance Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext to the 14mm Elongated, the 16mm keeps the same 112 swing weight but adds a touch of mass (7.8 vs 7.7 oz) and twist weight (6.2 vs 6.0) — so it doesn't swing any slower, it just feels calmer through contact. Next to the Jade Widebody, you trade some forgiveness (6.2 twist weight vs 6.9) and a bit of hand speed for real reach and more put-away on full swings. If your game lives at the baseline and you finish points with drives, this is the Jade to take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin:26px 0 8px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eQuick Buying Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f9e8;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want an elongated shape, elite spin that lasts, and a stable 16mm feel on full swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you live in kitchen hand battles or want maximum forgiveness — take the Jade 16mm Widebody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e RPM's longest-lasting spin in its most aggressive shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin:26px 0 8px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross-shopping other RPM paddles we carry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#12280a;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:9px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:9px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSwing Wt\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:9px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest Trait\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:9px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRPM Jade 16mm Elongated (this paddle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eDurable spin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e$269.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/rpm-jade-16mm-widebody-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRPM Jade 16mm Widebody\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eSame face, more forgiveness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e$269.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/rpm-q2-16mm-elongated-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRPM Q2 16mm Elongated\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eRPM's carbon-face full-foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e$249.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/rpm-friction-pro-v2-16mm-elongated-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRPM Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eHeavier, more power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e$249.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin:26px 0 8px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eThe Tech\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSICmatrix Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — a silicon-carbide face rated Tier 1 durable roughness, independently ball-cannon tested to hold its grit far longer than standard textured surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPP Floating Core\u003c\/strong\u003e — a full-foam core wrapped in soft EVA foam for a big sweet spot, connected feel and resistance to dead spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAxial Carbon Layup\u003c\/strong\u003e — aligned carbon fibers for dwell, pocketing and stable energy transfer across the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin:26px 0 8px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it tournament legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — USAP approved under the PBCoR .43 standard (Professional Level), so you're cleared for USAP sanctioned play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElongated or Widebody?\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated for reach, singles and leverage on drives. Widebody for doubles, hand speed and forgiveness. Same SICmatrix face and core on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Jade different from the Q2?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are RPM full-foam paddles. The Jade swaps in the SICmatrix silicon-carbide face for grit that lasts longer; the Q2 uses a carbon face that wears in the usual way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a pre-order. The Jade ships the first–second week of November from our Great Neck and Boca stores. If your order includes other in-stock items, we'll hold and ship everything together when the Jade lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I get the free balls?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Every Jade pre-order ships with a free 2-pack of Life Time LT Pro 48 balls (two balls), packed in the box with your paddle. No code needed and nothing to add to cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — RPM backs the Jade with a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin:26px 0 8px;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuck between shapes or thicknesses? Shoot us a note at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spinwavepickleball.com\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003einfo@spinwavepickleball.com\u003c\/a\u003e, or come hit one in Great Neck, Long Beach or Boca. We play these — we'll point you straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52939940331818,"sku":"RPM-JADE-16E","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/Jade16E-Front.png?v=1792034323","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/rpm-jade-16mm-elongated-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}