{"product_id":"rpm-q2-widebody-pickleball-paddle","title":"RPM Q2 Widebody – Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe RPM Q2 Widebody is a 16 inch by 8 inch pickleball paddle built on a full-foam core with a carbon fiber surface. It is the opening model in RPM's new Q Series, designed with John Kew. It suits players who want easy power with a larger, more forgiving hitting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-foam core with tuned density – solid feel and controlled power across the face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Zone Hybrid Core – balanced pop and stability in different areas of the paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxxial Carbon Fiber Surface – a textured face for added spin on your shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidebody shape – a larger sweet spot and better stability on off-center hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8 Oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Circumference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.125 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 mm \/ 16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxxial Carbon Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore Construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Zone Hybrid Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q2 Widebody suits intermediate to advanced competitive and semi-competitive players who want to drive from the baseline and counterattack quickly at the kitchen. It is USA Pickleball approved, so it is legal for sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich core thickness should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 14 mm version gives you more touch and quicker hands at the kitchen. The 16 mm version adds more power and stability, so pick it if you hit hard from the baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the RPM Q2 Widebody approved for tournament play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is USA Pickleball approved, so you can use it in sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rpm-paddles\"\u003eRPM Paddles\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paddles\"\u003ePaddles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RPM","offers":[{"title":"14 mm","offer_id":67829146648809,"sku":"PAD-RPM-00009-01","price":238.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 mm","offer_id":67829146681577,"sku":"PAD-RPM-00009-02","price":238.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/2636\/3625\/files\/product_m_u1_0f3fce56-03a9-4f2f-8c82-7bbb989e6edc.png?v=1793548411","url":"https:\/\/pickleplayus.com\/products\/rpm-q2-widebody-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Retro Verse Tees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}