RPM Q2 vs Six Zero Coral
RPM Q2 vs Six Zero Coral: both are 16mm foam-core paddles, but they are built for different players and sit a tier apart on price. Want a lighter, attacking power and spin paddle in a pure-pro elongated frame? The RPM Q2 16mm Elongated is the pick. Want an all-court control paddle with soft kitchen touch, a choice of shape and around $82 back in your pocket? The Six Zero Coral 16mm 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 Six Zero Coral: specs side by side
| Spec | RPM Q2 16mm Elongated | Six Zero Coral 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $357.50 | $275.00 |
| Weight | 221 g (7.8 oz) | 232 g (8.2 oz) |
| Swing weight | 114 | 114 |
| Twist weight | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Spin (lab RPM) | Not published | 2000 |
| Core | EPP full-foam (3 mm groove channels) | Propulsion Core (Tectonic Core Suspension) |
| Face | CarbonBite carbon fibre | Toray 300K carbon (Diamond Tough) |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | Elongated | Hybrid, Elongated |
| Grip | 5.5 in length, 4.125 in circumference | 5.5 in length, 4.125 in circumference |
| Skill tier | Professional | Intermediate |
| Play style | Power, Spin | All-court, Control |
| Warranty | RPM manufacturer warranty (handled by Pickld) | Six Zero 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.
How they actually play
RPM Q2 16mm Elongated
The Q2 is RPM's first full-foam paddle: an EPP core with 3 mm groove channels that plays plush and connected, wrapped in an elongated frame for reach. At 221 g it is 11 g lighter than the Coral, a difference you feel in fast hands battles at the kitchen, and its play style leans power and spin, so it rewards an attacking, aggressive game. It is a pure professional-tier frame. RPM does not publish a spin figure, so we will not quote one. At $357.50 it is the pricier of the two.
Six Zero Coral 16mm
The Coral is Six Zero's next-gen all-rounder: a floating Propulsion Core (Tectonic Core Suspension) behind a Diamond Tough Toray 300K face that holds spin texture longer than standard carbon, and it publishes a 2000 RPM spin figure. Its play style leans all-court and control, so it is the softer-touch option at the kitchen, and its twist weight of 6.7 is higher than the Q2's 6.1 for more forgiveness on off-centre hits. It comes in a choice of hybrid or elongated shape, sits in the intermediate tier, and at $275 it is about $82 cheaper than the Q2.
The verdict: which should you buy?
- Pick the RPM Q2 16mm Elongated if you want a lighter head (221 g, 11 g lighter), an attacking power and spin game, and a pure-pro elongated frame with reach.
- Pick the Six Zero Coral 16mm if you want all-court control and soft touch at the kitchen, more off-centre stability (6.7 twist weight), a choice of hybrid or elongated shape, a spin-holding Diamond Tough face, an intermediate-friendly tier, and to save about $82.
And who each one is not for
Skip the RPM Q2 if you are still working on consistent contact. At 6.1 its twist weight is the lower of the two by a clear margin, so mishits punish you more, and it is built as a professional-tier frame rather than a forgiving one. Paying $82 more for a paddle that asks more of you is the wrong trade if your errors are still coming off the edge of the face.
Skip the Six Zero Coral if you win points with pace. It is tuned for all-court control, so if your game is drive-heavy and you want the ball leaving the face fast, the Coral will feel like it is holding you back rather than helping. Its 232 g is also the heavier of the two, which some players notice in quick hands exchanges.
Different players, different paddles. To explore each side, browse our control 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 better for control, the RPM Q2 or the Six Zero Coral?
The Six Zero Coral leans all-court and control, with a softer touch at the kitchen and a higher twist weight (6.7) for off-centre forgiveness. The RPM Q2 leans power and spin, built for an attacking game.
Which is lighter, the RPM Q2 or the Six Zero Coral?
The RPM Q2 is lighter at 221 g (7.8 oz) versus the Six Zero Coral at 232 g (8.2 oz), an 11 g difference you can feel in fast hands exchanges at the kitchen line.
What is the price difference between the RPM Q2 and the Six Zero Coral?
The RPM Q2 16mm Elongated is $357.50 and the Six Zero Coral 16mm is $275.00, a difference of about $82.
Are both paddles in stock in Australia?
Both are Australian-stocked at Pickld and ship from our Sydney warehouse. Live availability shows on each product page, so check the current stock there before you order.