RPM Q2 16mm Elongated

What it is

The RPM Q2 is a full-foam power paddle that made noise in 2026 for feeling like a Gen-3 honeycomb build rather than a typical foam core. It uses a molded EPP foam core with 3mm groove channels and variable density (tuned with reviewer-engineer John Kew) to flatten the "diving-board" response full-foam paddles can have. This is the 16mm elongated — the heavy "thud" version for baseline power, versus the poppier 14mm. Raw carbon face, US$249.99 list price.

How it plays

Power and spin are the headline. The Q2 tested at roughly 61.6 mph serve speed — 99th percentile — and it's one of the best-spinning foam paddles of the year. The 16mm elongated leans into baseline dominance: heavy drives, big topspin, real depth. It genuinely bridges the foam-vs-honeycomb feel, which is the whole reason it got attention. It rewards a developed, aggressive swing; it is not a beginner paddle.

What to know before buying

Early owner feedback is not completely uniform. Some players report noticeable differences in sound and feel between units, and a smaller number mention uneven faces or surface changes; other owners report no issues. That does not undo the consistent performance finding from independent testing, but it makes a quick in-person look sensible when available. The full-foam construction should resist conventional honeycomb core crush, though the model is still too new to make an absolute long-term durability claim.

HK reality

SmashPoint lists it in Hong Kong; check current price and availability with the store. If you are visiting in person, take a look at the face and ask about current exchange terms. The local route is a meaningful advantage over importing a premium power paddle, and the SmashPoint discount applies.

Bottom line

Recommended for advanced players who want one of the strongest locally listed power-and-spin options. Independent testing supports the performance, and the local buying route makes it easier to check the specific paddle before committing. If you prefer a softer, more control-led response, a Vatic V-Sol Power or CRBN foam paddle is the better fit.