The RPM Jade is the newest full-foam paddle in RPM's lineup, and it lands with one clear job: elite spin that keeps generating long after most faces smooth out. If you have played RPM before, you already know the drill. Loud pop, a big sweet spot, and grit that does not fade after a month of hard hitting. This RPM Jade review walks through what the paddle is built for, the four builds on offer, the full specs, and where it sits against the rest of the RPM range so you can pick the right one the first time.
RPM Jade at a glance
The Jade is a power paddle with genuine spin, not a control paddle that happens to hit hard. It uses RPM's MPP floating core wrapped in soft EVA foam, and a SICmatrix silicon carbide face that RPM tuned specifically for durable, Tier-1 roughness. In plain terms: it launches the ball, it bites the ball, and it holds that bite far longer than a cheaper textured face would.
It comes in four builds at $375 each: two shapes (elongated and widebody) across two thicknesses (16mm and 14mm). It is a pre-order right now, with stock estimated to ship early October. If you want the short version: take the elongated 16mm if you drive and serve for a living, and the widebody 16mm if you want the most forgiving version of that same power.
Quick verdict. The Jade is for an intermediate-to-advanced player who wants power and spin in one paddle and is tired of grit that dies. If you mostly play soft resets and dinks, RPM's control-leaning options suit you better. We will point you to those below.
What the RPM Jade is built for
Two things define how the Jade plays: the core and the face.
The MPP floating core is a full-foam construction, so instead of a honeycomb that develops dead spots as the walls fatigue, you get a foam mass that resists breakdown. The practical payoff is a paddle that plays the same in month six as it did on day one, and an oversized sweet spot that is more honest about off-centre contact than a thin polymer core.
The SICmatrix silicon carbide face is where RPM spent the prototyping budget. Silicon carbide is a harder, coarser grit than the painted-on textures you find on entry paddles, and RPM's version is built to keep its teeth. If you are the kind of player who buys a new paddle every few months because the spin has gone flat, the Jade is a direct answer to that. If you are new to the foam-core and grit vocabulary, our plain-English guide to paddle jargon explains what all of this actually means on court.
Which RPM Jade should you buy?
Four builds, two real decisions. Get shape and thickness right and the rest is preference.
Shape: elongated or widebody
The elongated is 16.5 inches long and 7.5 wide. You get more reach on the stretch volley, a longer lever for serves and drives, and more face to brush up the back of the ball for spin. The trade is a narrower sweet spot, so your contact needs to be cleaner.
The widebody is 16 by 8 inches, and its twist weight is meaningfully higher (6.8 to 6.9 against the elongated's 6.0 to 6.2). Twist weight is the spec that decides whether your off-centre hit still lands in, so the widebody is the more forgiving build. It also swings a touch lighter, which means it arrives sooner in a fast hands battle at the kitchen line.
Thickness: 16mm or 14mm
The 16mm holds the ball on the face a fraction longer, which is exactly what lets you drop a third shot short instead of floating it long. The 14mm sends the ball off quicker and harder with less margin for error. If you are not sure, take 16mm. It is the more playable choice for most people.
RPM Jade specs
Every number here is straight off RPM's spec sheet for the paddle we stock. Shared across all four builds: SICmatrix silicon carbide face, MPP floating core with an EVA foam perimeter, a 5.5 inch grip length, and a 4.125 inch grip circumference. It is USAP registered with a PBCoR of 0.43.
| Spec | Elongated 16mm | Elongated 14mm | Widebody 16mm | Widebody 14mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight | 7.8 oz (221 g) | 7.7 oz (218 g) | 7.8 oz (221 g) | 7.7 oz (218 g) |
| Swing weight | 112 | 112 | 107 | 104 |
| Twist weight | 6.2 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Balance point | 247 mm | 248 mm | 244 mm | 243 mm |
| Length | 41.9 cm (16.5") | 41.9 cm (16.5") | 40.6 cm (16") | 40.6 cm (16") |
| Width | 19.1 cm (7.5") | 19.1 cm (7.5") | 20.3 cm (8") | 20.3 cm (8") |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 14 mm | 16 mm | 14 mm |
You can pick your build on the RPM Jade product page, or see how it sits beside everything else in the full RPM range.
How the Jade fits in RPM's lineup
RPM now has a genuine spread, so it is worth knowing which paddle the Jade is really competing with in your own bag.
- Against the RPM Q2 ($357.50). The Q2 is RPM's all-round flagship and it is the one most Australian players have landed on so far. The Jade leans harder into spin and durable grit, where the Q2 is the more balanced power-and-control pick. If you already love your Q2 but wish the face bit harder for longer, the Jade is the upgrade path. Both come in widebody and elongated, so you can match the shape you already trust. Our RPM Q2 review breaks that paddle down in full.
- Against the RPM Blackout V2 ($358). The Blackout is the Ignatowich-style raw-power build. The Jade gives up a little of that top-end thump for more spin and a bigger sweet spot, which makes it the friendlier all-day option.
- Against the RPM Friction Pro V2 ($358). The Friction Pro is the surface-first spin paddle in the range. The Jade brings that grit philosophy into a full-foam floating-core body, so you get the spin story with a more durable, more forgiving platform underneath it.
Want the whole picture first? Start with our RPM range buying guide, then come back and pick your Jade build.
Price, pre-order and shipping in Australia
The RPM Jade is $375 in every build, and it is on pre-order with stock estimated to ship early October. Reserving one now holds your spot in the first Australian allocation, and you are charged at the locked RRP with nothing added for being early. As an authorised RPM reseller, we ship factory-fresh stock from Sydney with free Australian shipping over $150, and RPM's warranty is assessed through us rather than an overseas portal. Pickup is available at Mount Colah.
Who should buy the RPM Jade?
Buy it if you are an intermediate-to-advanced player who plays a power-and-spin game, you drive and roll the ball rather than only reset it, and you are sick of paying for grit that goes flat inside a season. The elongated 16mm is our pick for aggressive baseliners; the widebody 16mm is the pick if you want the same power with more forgiveness.
Look elsewhere if your game is built on soft hands, dinks and third-shot drops. A power-first paddle can feel like too much paddle in that style, and RPM's more control-leaning builds will serve you better. If in doubt, the RPM collection lays the range out side by side.
How the RPM Jade plays on court
The Jade rewards a swing, not a poke. On drives and roll volleys the silicon carbide face grabs the ball and the shot climbs and dips the way you want, and the floating core gives you a big, honest sweet spot to swing into. At the kitchen line the widebody is the calmer of the two shapes thanks to that higher twist weight, so hands battles stay under control even when you are not perfectly centred. The elongated wants a cleaner strike, but pays you back with reach and a longer lever on the serve. Either way, the thing you will notice a month in is that the grit is still there. That is the whole point of the paddle.
RPM Jade FAQ
Is the RPM Jade worth it over the RPM Q2?
If you value durable spin above all else, yes. The RPM Q2 is the more balanced all-rounder at $357.50, while the Jade at $375 leans into spin and grit longevity with its SICmatrix face. Power-and-spin players will feel the difference. Balanced players may prefer the Q2.
Is the RPM Jade good for beginners?
It is built for intermediate-to-advanced players. A true beginner is better off on a more forgiving control paddle first, then stepping up to something like the Jade once their contact is consistent. Our RPM range guide points newer players to the right starting build.
When does the RPM Jade ship in Australia?
The Jade is on pre-order with stock estimated to ship early October. Reserving one now holds your place in the first Australian allocation at the locked $375 RRP, and we ship it from Sydney the moment it lands.
Which RPM Jade build has the most spin?
All four share the same SICmatrix face, so the grit is identical. The elongated shape gives you a fraction more face to brush up the back of the ball, which is why aggressive spin players tend to reach for the elongated 16mm.
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