RPM
RPM Jade 16mm Elongated
RPM's new elongated power paddle combines 16.5-inch reach with a published 112 swing weight and high-spin silicon-carbide face. SmashPoint makes it locally accessible with the DINKSTART discount, but its performance claims still need independent production-model testing.
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Overview — not yet reviewed
We don't score paddles without enough independent evidence. This page covers the facts we've verified — specs, pricing, and its documented Hong Kong buying route — and will get a full rating and verdict once our evidence gate is met.
Specs
- Weight
- 7.8 oz
- Shape
- Elongated (16.5" x 7.5")
- Core
- Floating MPP foam with EVA perimeter
- Thickness
- 16 mm
- Surface
- SICmatrix silicon carbide
- Grip size
- 5.5" handle / 4.125" circumference
What we're still missing
- Needs independent production-unit measurements and sustained owner feedback before scoring.
Comparable reviewed alternatives
Until this one clears our evidence gate, these reviewed paddles serve the same player:
What we like
- Elongated 16.5-inch shape adds reach and leverage on serves and drives
- Published 112 swing weight is manageable for an elongated power paddle
- SICmatrix surface is designed for durable, high spin
- Full-foam MPP construction carries RPM's limited lifetime core warranty
- USAP PBCoR .43 registered
- Listed locally by SmashPoint with 5% off using DINKSTART
Where it falls short
- Preorder scheduled to begin shipping in October 2026
- HK$2,148 is premium pricing before the DINKSTART discount
- Published 6.2 twist weight is less forgiving than the Jade widebody
- Independent production-model measurements and long-term owner reports remain thin
Editorial overview
What it is
The Jade is RPM's new 16mm full-foam elongated paddle. It uses a floating MPP core, an EVA perimeter and a SICmatrix silicon-carbide surface intended to retain high spin. The shape measures 16.5 by 7.5 inches, and RPM lists it at US$269.99.
What the specifications suggest
The published combination is 7.8 oz, 112 swing weight and 6.2 twist weight. On paper that means useful reach and leverage without becoming as demanding to swing as the heavier RPM Q2. The trade-off is stability: the narrower elongated face will be less forgiving on off-centre contact than the Jade widebody.
What is not proven yet
RPM describes the Jade as a controllable power paddle with elite, durable spin. Those claims are plausible given the materials, but this page does not turn brand specifications into a recommendation. Independent production-unit measurements, owner durability reports and shipping outcomes are still developing.
HK buying reality
SmashPoint lists the Jade 16mm Elongated at HK$2,148. The page links directly to that local listing, and code DINKSTART gives readers 5% off. Stock and demo availability can change, so confirm both with the store before visiting.
Bottom line
Overview only. The Jade is one of the more interesting late-2026 launches for advanced players seeking elongated reach, power and spin, and the SmashPoint route makes it commercially relevant for Hong Kong. It should not outrank tested paddles until production units and real owners confirm the performance story.
What players are saying
Player feedback curated from active pickleball communities, ranked by how many other players agreed. No cherry-picking.
Early reports say it plays like a toned-down Q2: more controllable, but still a power paddle.
Buying it in Hong Kong
Listed by SmashPoint in Hong Kong — check current stock and price with the seller.
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Overview — not yet reviewed
RPM's new elongated power paddle combines 16.5-inch reach with a published 112 swing weight and high-spin silicon-carbide face. SmashPoint makes it locally accessible with the DINKSTART discount, but its performance claims still need independent production-model testing.
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