RPM Q2 vs Selkirk Omni

RPM Q2 vs Selkirk Omni: both are 16mm elongated foam-core paddles built for strong intermediate and advanced play, so the choice comes down to feel and stability rather than shape. Want the lighter, more manoeuvrable head with a spin-leaning foam core that saves you around $91? The RPM Q2 16mm Elongated is the pick. Want more off-centre stability, a heavier plow-through swing weight and all-court versatility with hand-tunable balance? The Selkirk Omni Elongated is the one. Every real spec is below, then our honest take on who each suits.

We stock both at Pickld and have spent real time on court with each. Here is the honest read.

RPM Q2 vs Selkirk Omni: specs side by side

Spec RPM Q2 16mm Elongated Selkirk Omni Elongated
Price (RRP) $357.50 $449.00
Weight 221 g (7.8 oz) 7.9 to 8.2 oz
Swing weight 114 118 (plus or minus 2)
Twist weight 6.1 6.9 (plus or minus 0.2)
Core EPP full-foam (3 mm groove channels) ReactCore: PureFoam floating core with EVA Power Ring
Face CarbonBite carbon fibre Multi-Strata T700 carbon fibre with InfiniGrit
Core thickness 16 mm 16 mm
Shape Elongated Elongated
Grip 5.5 in length, 4.125 in circumference 5.8 in length, 4.25 in circumference
Generation Gen 4 Not published
Skill tier Professional Intermediate, Professional
Play style Power, Spin All-court, Power, Spin
Availability at Pickld In stock, ships from Sydney Elongated currently sells as a pre-order
Warranty RPM manufacturer warranty (handled by Pickld) Selkirk manufacturer warranty (handled by Pickld)

Specs are the manufacturer figures we hold on each product page. Where a number is not published by the maker, we say so rather than guess. Availability moves, so the product page is always the live answer.

How they actually play

RPM Q2 16mm Elongated

The Q2 is RPM's first full-foam paddle, and the EPP core with 3 mm groove channels is the whole story: it plays plush and connected, with real dwell time on the ball. At 221 g it is the lighter frame here, which you feel in fast hands battles when you need to reset the paddle face quickly, and the elongated build adds genuine reach for singles and roll volleys. Play style leans power and spin, and it is a pure professional-tier frame. At $357.50 it is roughly $91 cheaper than the Omni, and it is on the shelf in Sydney now.

Selkirk Omni Elongated

The Omni is Selkirk's foam-core all-court paddle: a ReactCore PureFoam floating core behind a Multi-Strata T700 carbon face with InfiniGrit texture. Two numbers set it apart from the Q2. The twist weight of 6.9 is meaningfully higher than the Q2's 6.1, which reads on court as more stability on off-centre hits, so the mishit near the edge stays truer. The swing weight of 118 is heavier too, adding plow-through on drives at the cost of a touch of manoeuvrability. It also carries Selkirk's adjustable MOI system, so you can hand-tune the balance. All-court by design, it opens up to intermediate as well as pro players. It is the pricier option at $449, and worth knowing before you decide: the Omni Elongated currently sells as a pre-order rather than off-the-shelf stock.

The verdict: which should you buy?

  • Pick the RPM Q2 16mm Elongated if you want the lighter, more manoeuvrable head (221 g, 114 swing weight), a spin-leaning foam feel, a pure-pro elongated frame, a paddle that ships from Sydney straight away, and to keep around $91 in your pocket.
  • Pick the Selkirk Omni Elongated if you want the most off-centre stability here (6.9 twist weight), a heavier swing weight (118) for plow-through power, all-court versatility across intermediate and pro, and the option to hand-tune balance with the adjustable MOI system.

And who each one is not for

Skip the RPM Q2 if you are still finding the middle of the face. Its twist weight of 6.1 is the lowest of any paddle we compare on these pages, so off-centre contact twists the head more than the Omni does. It is a professional-tier frame and it plays like one, which is a reason to look at an intermediate paddle first if you are stepping up from a starter.

Skip the Selkirk Omni Elongated if you want the paddle in your hand this week, because it is a pre-order right now. Skip it too if your game is built on speed at the kitchen rather than drives from the baseline: at 118 the swing weight is the heaviest here, and that plow-through comes at the cost of how quickly you can get the face back into position. It is also $91 more than the Q2 for the same 16mm elongated footprint.

Both are genuine advanced paddles. To see everything in this bracket, browse our professional paddles, power paddles and spin paddles collections. Not sure on shape or weight? Browse the full paddle range.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more stable, the RPM Q2 or the Selkirk Omni?

The Selkirk Omni is the more stable frame on off-centre hits, with a twist weight of 6.9 versus the RPM Q2's 6.1. Higher twist weight means the paddle resists rotating on a mishit, so contact away from the sweet spot stays truer.

Which is lighter, the RPM Q2 or the Selkirk Omni?

The RPM Q2 is lighter at 221 g (7.8 oz). Selkirk lists the Omni at 7.9 to 8.2 oz, so the Q2 sits at or below the light end of the Omni's range, and it pairs that with a lower 114 swing weight for a more manoeuvrable head.

What is the price difference between the RPM Q2 and the Selkirk Omni?

The RPM Q2 16mm Elongated is $357.50 and the Selkirk Omni Elongated is $449.00, a difference of about $91.

Are both paddles in stock in Australia?

Both are held in Australia and both are covered by warranty we handle here, but they are not on the same footing right now. The RPM Q2 is in stock and ships from our Sydney warehouse. The Selkirk Omni Elongated currently sells as a pre-order, so expect a wait rather than a next-day dispatch. Each product page carries the live position, so check there before you order.