RPM Diesel: Specs, Weight, Shape and Code PRH (2026)
Last updated: October 2026
One wide, square shape in 14mm and 16mm. Code PRH takes 15% off.
The RPM Diesel is a wide, nearly square paddle, 16" long and 8.25" wide with a 5" handle, in 14mm and 16mm.
The 16mm measures 8.7 oz, swing weight about 121.7 and balance about 23.8 cm from the butt, with an EPP foam core and a SICmatrix grit face around 8.6 µm rough. It is very stable and heavy to swing. RPM has not published a price yet. Code PRH takes 15% off at rpmpb.com/PRH.
How we tested
Every paddle we cover goes through the same on-court protocol - individual play, head-to-head comparisons, and tournament use before anything gets written down. Every paddle below has a full review on the site; click through to see scores, specs, and the deal we found for each.
The rankings
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Diesel specs
- Shape: one wide, nearly square shape. No elongated or hybrid version.
- Size: 16" long, 8.25" wide, 5" handle, 4.125" grip.
- Thickness: 14mm and 16mm.
- Weight (16mm): 8.7 oz. Swing weight about 121.7. Balance about 23.8 cm from the butt.
- Face: SICmatrix silicon carbide grit, about 8.6 µm roughness, rougher than most.
- Core: EPP foam, Gen 4 class.
- Approval: USA Pickleball, PBCoR .43 on the face. UPA-A not listed.
- Price: not published yet. Code PRH takes 15% off when you check out.
What the numbers mean on court
The wide square face puts mass at the edges, so off-center hits barely twist the paddle. That stability is the reason to buy a Diesel.
The trade is speed. A swing weight near 122 is among the heaviest we list; the Jade Widebody and Q2 Widebody both sit around 107. Expect planted drives and blocks, and plan to start your hands early at the kitchen.
The code
RPM's code is PRH, 15% off at rpmpb.com/PRH. It covers the Diesel 14mm and 16mm, the Jade and the Q2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RPM Diesel promo code?
PRH, 15% off at rpmpb.com/PRH.
Is the RPM Diesel elongated?
No. It is one wide, nearly square shape, 16" by 8.25". It comes in 14mm and 16mm.
How much does the RPM Diesel weigh?
The 16mm measures 8.7 oz with a swing weight around 121.7. The 14mm should be close.
Is the Diesel good for beginners?
It is forgiving on mishits, but heavy to swing. Most newer players will do better with a lighter paddle like the Q2 Widebody, $212.49 with PRH.
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