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RPM Q2 16mm Flat Top Hybrid Black/Purple Pickleball Paddle — Spinwave Certified Pre-Owned (Mint)
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Condition: Mint
A one-of-one Spinwave Certified Pre-Owned RPM Q2 16mm Flat Top Hybrid (James Ignatowich graphics, black/purple). This paddle presents in near-new condition with the factory hang tag still attached:
- CarbonBite carbon fiber face appears clean and in near-new condition
- Edge guard and frame appear clean, with no visible lifting or separation
- Clean white RPM factory grip fitted; handle is clean and ready to play
- No visible cracks, delamination, or core damage in the supplied photos
- Cleaned, sanitized, and checked before listing
You will receive the exact paddle shown in the photos.
The RPM Q2 16mm Flat Top Hybrid puts the Q2 platform — the full-foam core and CarbonBite surface that made it RPM's best-selling line — into a hybrid shape that sits between the elongated and the widebody: some of the reach, more of the forgiveness. The flat top squares off the head, pushing a little more mass toward the tip. You feel it as plow-through on drives.
Best For
Players who want Q2 power and spin but have never fully gotten along with a true elongated. The flat top is the pick if you want the hybrid footprint but still want to feel the paddle work through the ball on drives and put-aways.
Skill Level & Play Style
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Play Style: All-court, power-leaning — spin, plow-through, and control on resets
The 16mm full-foam construction gives the Q2 dwell time and composure for drops and resets, while the CarbonBite face delivers the spin and pop to attack when the ball sits up.
Why Players Like It
- 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.
- Flat top profile. More mass toward the tip for added plow-through and reach.
Flat Top or Curve 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.
Specifications
| Condition Grade | Spinwave Certified Pre-Owned — Mint |
| Model | RPM Q2 16mm Flat Top Hybrid (James Ignatowich) |
| Shape | Hybrid, Flat Top |
| Core | Molded EPP full foam, 3mm groove channels |
| Core Thickness | 16mm |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber (CarbonBite) |
| Class | Professional Level |
| Colorway | Black / Purple |
| Certification | USA Pickleball approved |
| Warranty | Original manufacturer warranty does not transfer to Certified Pre-Owned sales |
| Included | Paddle only — no cover |
Manufacturer specifications. Weight and balance may vary slightly unit to unit.
Spinwave Certified Pre-Owned Process
Every pre-owned paddle listed by Spinwave is cleaned, inspected, and checked before being made available for purchase.
- Cleaned, sanitized, and finished with a fresh overgrip when needed
- Checked for cracks, delamination, and major defects
- Surface, edge guard, and handle condition reviewed
- Condition grade assigned by Spinwave staff on a Mint / Excellent / Good / Acceptable scale
Why Buy Certified Pre-Owned?
- Save money on premium paddles
- Great way to try high-end models for less
- Each paddle is inspected before listing
- Inventory is limited and one-of-one
One-of-One — RPM Q2 16mm Flat Top Hybrid, Mint Condition
Once this Certified Pre-Owned paddle sells, it may not be restocked in this condition or price. Certified Pre-Owned paddles are final sale.
Ships from Great Neck, NY. Questions? Call 1-888-629-1915 or email info@spinwavepickleball.com.
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