Same model, different version

RPM Q2 Widebody 14mm vs 16mm

Same standard shape; they differ on core thickness and swingweight.

RPM Q2 14mm Widebody pickleball paddle, front view

RPM

Q2 Widebody 14mm

$250

at JustPaddles, checked Oct 21

Buy at JustPaddles$250

RPM Q2 16mm Widebody pickleball paddle, front view

RPM

Q2 Widebody 16mm

$250

at JustPaddles, checked Oct 21

Buy at JustPaddles$250

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What's actually different

Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.

Core thickness
The Q2 Widebody 14mm has the thinner core: 14mm against 16mm. Thinner cores generally hit harder with a firmer feel; thicker cores absorb more pace, which helps dinks and resets.
Swingweight
The Q2 Widebody 16mm has the higher swingweight: 107 against 104. Higher swingweight means more plow-through on drives; the Q2 Widebody 14mm's lower number means quicker hands in fast exchanges.

What's the same, or can't be compared

Shape: Both are standard shapes at 16" × 8".
Weight: Listed weights are within 0.1 oz: 7.7 oz for the Q2 Widebody 14mm and 7.8 oz for the Q2 Widebody 16mm.
Twistweight: Twistweights are close: 6.8 for the Q2 Widebody 14mm and 6.9 for the Q2 Widebody 16mm.
Handle: Both have a 5.5" handle.
Face and core: Same face (carbonBite carbon fiber surface) and core (fully molded EPP foam core with 3mm integrated groove channels).
Price: Same price right now: $250 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21).
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty (manufacturing defects) on both.

Who should pick which

Pick the

RPM Q2 Widebody 14mm

if…

You want more pop and a firmer feel from the thinner 14mm core.
You want quicker hands at the kitchen (swingweight 104).

Full specs and who it's for

Pick the

RPM Q2 Widebody 16mm

if…

You play a soft game of dinks and resets and want the more absorbent 16mm core.
You drive the ball and want more plow-through (swingweight 107).

Full specs and who it's for

Specs side by side

Spec	RPMQ2 Widebody 14mm	RPMQ2 Widebody 16mm
Price today	$250 at JustPaddles (Oct 21)	$250 at JustPaddles (Oct 21)
List price	$250	$250
Shape	Standard	Standard
Core thickness	14 mm	16 mm
Weight	7.7 oz	7.8 oz
Swingweight	104	107
Twistweight	6.8	6.9
Length × width	16" × 8"	16" × 8"
Handle length	5.5"	5.5"
Grip circumference	4.125"	4.125"
Balance point	24.3 cm	24.4 cm
Face	CarbonBite carbon fiber surface (Carbon)	CarbonBite carbon fiber surface (Carbon)
Core	Fully molded EPP foam core with 3mm integrated groove channels	Fully molded EPP foam core with 3mm integrated groove channels
USA Pickleball approved	Yes	Yes
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty (manufacturing defects)	Limited lifetime warranty (manufacturing defects)
Sold at	JustPaddles	JustPaddles
Specs last verified	Sep 25, 2026	Sep 25, 2026

Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.

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