{"product_id":"rpm-jade-16mm-widebody-pickleball-paddle","title":"RPM Jade 16mm Widebody 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 Widebody\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 Widebody — a full 8-inch face, a quick 107 swing weight, and the most stable feel in the Jade line.\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\u003eDoubles players who do their damage at the kitchen line. The wide face puts more paddle where you actually make contact, and a 6.9 twist weight keeps off-center counters on line. The 16mm core gives blocks and resets a calmer, more controlled response.\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, but the 16mm Widebody is the most forgiving Jade you can buy — a 3.5 can pick it up and play well right away.\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 dinks, rolls and slices keep their bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving face:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\" x 8\" widebody with a 6.9 twist weight — the most stable shape RPM makes in the Jade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick hands:\u003c\/strong\u003e 107 swing weight keeps you fast in firefights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-foam durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e MPP floating core in soft EVA foam, built to resist dead spots over time.\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;\"\u003eWidebody\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;\"\u003e107\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;\"\u003e6.9\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 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;\"\u003e8 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;\"\u003e244 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 Widebody, the 16mm adds a little swing weight (107 vs 104), mass and dwell — you give up a hair of hand speed for a more composed feel absorbing pace and driving through contact. Next to the Jade Elongated, you lose about half an inch of reach, which you'll notice on singles passes and overheads and almost nowhere else, and you gain a big jump in stability (6.9 vs 6.2 twist weight).\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 play mostly doubles and want long-lasting spin with maximum forgiveness and a controlled feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want the extra reach and leverage of an elongated — take the Jade 16mm Elongated. Want it a touch more lively? Go 14mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The easiest Jade to play, with none of the spin given up.\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 Widebody (this paddle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e107\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-14mm-widebody-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRPM Jade 14mm Widebody\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e104\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eFaster, more pop\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-jade-16mm-elongated-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRPM Jade 16mm Elongated\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eSame face, more reach\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-q2-16mm-widebody-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRPM Q2 16mm Widebody\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eCarbon face, same swing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e$249.99\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-friction-pro-v2-widebody-16mm-pickleball-paddle-ella-oh-pink-signature\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody 16mm — Ella Oh Pink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eCarbonBite face, max stability\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\u003e14mm or 16mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm gets the ball off the face faster with more pop on counters and speed-ups. 16mm adds dwell and stability for blocks, resets and controlled attacks. Same face and shape 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":52939943805226,"sku":"RPM-JADE-16W","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/Jade_16W_-_Front.png?v=1792034323","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/rpm-jade-16mm-widebody-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}