Q2 Hybrid Rounded-Top (curve top) 16mm: $249.99 → $212.49 with PRH 15%.
16.2×7.7, 7.74 oz, SW ~107.7, TW ~6.2. Power is huge. Control is the weak score. Flat-top hybrid has more plow (SW ~112). Widebody Q2 is still the first RPM we sell.
The Verdict
The light, rounded Q2 hybrid: more speed, less margin.
Rounded-top is the one that feels like a widebody Q2 that grew a little length, until you miss the center.
See where it lands against the rest in our foam core paddle rankings.
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Specs
| Price (with code) | $212.49 with code PRH |
| Stock Price | $249.99 |
| Shape | Hybrid (rounded / curve top) |
| Thickness | 16mm |
| Core | Dual-density foam (EPP + EVA) |
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Face | Carbon fiber |
| Weight | 7.74 oz |
| Grip Length | 5.5" / 4.125" |
| Swing Weight | 108 (lab) / 110.5 (RPM product page), both listed |
How It Plays
Power and pop lead this one.
Against our database
Compared with the 136 paddles we have scored.
- Top 5% for power
- Top 7% for pop
- Top 20% for maneuverability
On-Court Feel
Same Q2 foam as Widebody/Elongated/Flat-top. This outline is lighter and quicker than Flat-top. Twist weight 6.2 means off-center drives leak more than Q2 Widebody (TW 6.9).
If Flat-top is the plow hybrid, Rounded-top is the hands hybrid. Neither is a touch paddle.
Performance & Testing
The RPM Q2 Hybrid Rounded-Top 16mm went through our standard on-court protocol - drills, rec play, and at least one tournament match. How it plays reflects consensus feedback from the group, not a single reviewer's opinion.
Grit & Durability
Standard Q2 carbon grit. PRH 15%. Do not mix this SKU with Flat-top at the same price.
Who It's For
Clean-contact power players who want hybrid length and a fast swing.
Skip if your miss is off-center. Buy the Q2 Widebody. Skip if you want Flat-top plow.
- power matters most to you (top 5% of the paddles we have scored)
- pop matters most to you (top 7% of the paddles we have scored)
- maneuverability matters most to you (top 20% of the paddles we have scored)
- you want quick hands: a 108 / 110.5, both listed swing weight against our 113 average
- Control or forgiveness comes first for you. The RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm is stronger there ($212.49 with PRH).
Pros & Cons
Pros
- SW ~108
- Q2 foam power
- Same $212.49 PRH
- Hybrid length
- USAP
Cons
- TW 6.2, less stable than the Widebody
- Control is the weak score
- Easy to confuse with Flat-top
- Premium price
- Not a reset paddle
Code PRH works on every RPM Pickleball paddle.
Not just this one. The RPM Pickleball code page lists every model it covers with the discounted price already applied, so you can see what else is worth a look before you check out.
Bottom Line
The speed Q2 hybrid. Flat-top if you want mass. Widebody if you want the easy RPM.
PRH → $212.49. Rounded-top for speed. Flat-top for plow. Widebody for most people.
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Head-to-head with the RPM Q2 Hybrid Rounded-Top 16mm
How it compares
The closest paddles in the same shape, with the price after each brand's code.
| Paddle | Price with code | Stands out for | Swing weight | Twist weight | Spin (RPM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPM Q2 Hybrid Rounded-Top 16mm This paddle | $212.49 with PRH | Power, Pop | 108 / 110.5, both listed | 6.2 / 6.5 | — |
| RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm | $212.49 with PRH | Spin, Power | — | — | ~2,250–2,300 |
| 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 | $199.99 with PRH | Spin, Maneuverability | 111 | 6.7 | ~2,141 |
| Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid 16mm | $198 with PRH10 | Spin | 111.7 | 6.65 | 2,481 |
| Volair CMD HYB 16mm | $161.99 with PRH | Spin | 111 | 6.4 | 2,380 |
Common questions
Rounded-top vs Flat-top Q2 hybrid?
Rounded-top is lighter and faster (SW ~108). Flat-top has more plow (SW ~112). Same price after PRH.
Is the RPM Q2 Hybrid Rounded-Top 16mm a good paddle?
The speed Q2 hybrid. Flat-top if you want mass. Widebody if you want the easy RPM. Best for: Players who want the fastest Q2 hybrid and will accept less twist stability.
What shape is the RPM Q2 Hybrid Rounded-Top 16mm?
Hybrid (rounded / curve top) shape, 16mm thick, with a Dual-density foam (EPP + EVA) core.
How much does the RPM Q2 Hybrid Rounded-Top 16mm cost with PRH?
List price is $249.99; with PRH you pay $212.49.
Is the RPM Q2 Hybrid Rounded-Top 16mm tournament legal?
It is listed as USAP. Approved-paddle lists change, so check the current one before a sanctioned event.
Who is the RPM Q2 Hybrid Rounded-Top 16mm for?
Players who want the fastest Q2 hybrid and will accept less twist stability.
What is the discount code for the RPM Q2 Hybrid Rounded-Top 16mm?
The RPM Pickleball discount code is PRH (15% off). That brings it to $212.49. Paste it at checkout after opening the shop link on this page. It has no expiry date. RPM Pickleball uses the same code whether you call it a promo, coupon, discount or referral code.
Does the RPM Pickleball code PRH work outside the US?
Yes. RPM Pickleball ships to every country, including Canada, the UK, Australia, the Philippines, Singapore, Dubai, Japan and Korea, and PRH works at checkout the same way it does in the US. Prices are in US dollars; shipping and any import tax show at checkout before you pay.
Reviewed by Sebastian B · Released August 2026.