Q2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm is the middle Q2: same $249.99 list / $212.49 with PRH 15% as Widebody and Elongated. Full-foam Q2 chassis, hybrid outline with a squared-off top. Independent swing-weight pages are not up yet — we score it between the 107-SW widebody and 114-SW elongated. Shop rpmpb.com/PRH. Stock has been tight; confirm the cart is live before you promise a ship date.
PRH The Verdict
The missing Q2 shape — flat-top hybrid between WB and EL.
It took us one session to stop treating this like a widebody with extra length. The flat top is the whole point. After thorough on-court evaluation, the RPM Q2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm is a strong fit for players who want q2 foam power in a middle shape — more reach than widebody, more face than elongated — see category scores below for power, control, spin, and feel.
If you're comparing it against other foam-core paddles, it's one of several great foam core paddles we've played this year.
PRH Specs
| Price (with code) | $212.49 with code PRH |
| Stock Price | $249.99 |
| Shape | Hybrid (flat top) |
| Thickness | 16mm |
| Core | Full-foam performance construction with strategic foam tuning |
| Face | Carbon fiber |
| Weight | Same Q2 16mm class as WB/EL (~7.8 oz brand family) |
| Grip Length | 5.5" |
| Swing Weight | Not independently listed yet (between Q2 WB 107 and Q2 EL 114) |
Performance Scores
PRH On-Court Feel
Same firm, connected Q2 foam we already play on Widebody and Elongated — not the muted pillow a lot of foam paddles have. Drives still pay you for a full swing. Soft game is manageable if your hands are clean.\n\nThe flat top puts a little more mass at the tip than a rounded hybrid. That should read as extra plow on a drive without going full elongated. Hands will not feel as light as the 107-SW Widebody. My brother kept asking if this was just the Widebody with a different sticker. It is not. The outline is longer; the kitchen is a bit more work.
Performance & Testing
The RPM Q2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm went through our standard on-court protocol - drills, rec play, and at least one tournament match. Scores reflect consensus feedback, not a single reviewer's opinion.
Grit & Durability
Same Q2 full-foam story. Standard carbon grit, not an endurance face. Code PRH is 15% at rpmpb.com/PRH — bigger cut than most PRH 10% brands. Confirm $212.49 on the payment screen.
Who It's For
Doubles and mixed players who want Q2 power but already bounce off a true widebody or find elongated a little twitchy.\n\nSkip if you already decided on Q2 Widebody (still our default RPM). Skip elongated only if you live on serve + reach. Skip this shape if $212 after code is the budget — Friday Aura or Enhance Turbo first.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fills the Q2 gap between widebody and elongated
- Same $212.49 PRH 15% math as the rest of the line
- Firm, connected Q2 foam — not muted
- Flat top should help drive stability
- USAP PBCoR .43 family
Cons
- No independent SW/TW page yet — scores are conservative
- Not as forgiving as Q2 Widebody
- Not as much reach as Q2 Elongated
- Premium ticket vs Friday / Enhance
- Stock has been sold-out / tight on the PDP
Bottom Line
Best new Q2 if you want the middle shape. Widebody is still the first RPM we sell.
Paste PRH. If checkout is still $249.99, the code did not take.\n\nStart Widebody unless you already know you want this hybrid outline.
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Common questions
Q2 Hybrid vs Q2 Widebody — which should I buy?
Widebody is still the default RPM for most doubles. Hybrid Flat Top if you want a little more length and a squared top without going full elongated.
RPM promo code?
PRH for 15% off. $249.99 → $212.49. Use rpmpb.com/PRH.
Is the RPM Q2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm a good paddle?
Best new Q2 if you want the middle shape. Widebody is still the first RPM we sell. Our overall score is 9.05/10. Best for: Players who want Q2 foam power in a middle shape — more reach than widebody, more face than elongated. Read the full review for category scores, cons, and who should skip it.
How much does the RPM Q2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm cost with PRH?
List price is $249.99; with PRH you pay $212.49. Prices can change on the brand site — we update reviews when we catch a shift.
Is the RPM Q2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm tournament legal?
Our notes from testing: USAP PBCoR .43 (Q2 family). If you play sanctioned events, double-check the current list on USA Pickleball or your tour before you buy.
Who is the RPM Q2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm for?
Players who want Q2 foam power in a middle shape — more reach than widebody, more face than elongated
How much spin does the RPM Q2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm generate?
We list spin around Peer class ~2,300 (Q2 16mm family — not a new lab page) from a conservative peer band for this face and shape — not a number we measured in-house yet.