Matt Khoury
Tested by Matt Khoury
4.5 player · 2 yrs testing paddles · 610+ reviewed
Reviewed
OCTOBER 2026
18 hrs logged

RPM Jade Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle Review

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GEN 4 · FOAM
01 / 17
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Retail Price
$269.99
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Matt's Feel Profile
Stiff + Hollowstiff face with a crisp, resonant pop
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All measurements
Serve speed
60.4 mph
Serve speed percentile
54.7%
Serve speed z-score
0.492
Punch volley speed
38.8 mph
Punch volley speed percentile
49.4%
Punch volley speed z-score
0.397
Spin
2464 rpm
Spin percentile
99.0%
Spin z-score
2.514
Swing weight
116.4
Swing weight percentile
66.7%
Swing weight z-score
0.408
Twist weight
6.1
Twist weight percentile
22.9%
Twist weight z-score
-0.686
Static weight
7.98 oz
Static weight percentile
42.9%
Static weight z-score
-0.098
Balance point
24.4 cm
Balance point percentile
58.3%
Balance point z-score
0.437
Surface roughness (Ra)
7.16 µm
Surface roughness (Ra) percentile
52.3%
Surface roughness (Ra) z-score
-0.050
Firepower
52/100
Control score
57/100
Power rating
3/5
Control rating
3/5
Spin rating
5/5
Pop rating
3/5
Forgiveness rating
2/5
Matt's star rating
5/5
Balance offset from center
+3.4 cm
Core thickness
16 mm
Shape
Elongated
Length
16.5 in
Width
7.5 in
Handle length
5.6 in
Handle circumference
4.125 in
Surface material
Carbon Fiber
Core material
Dual-Density Foam Core (MPP and EVA foam)
Surface texture
SICmatrix
Durable Grit
SICmatrix
Classification
Gen 4
Approval body
USA Pickleball
Feel stiffness
40/100
Feel hollowness
84/100
Feel profile
Stiff + Hollow
Punch volley rank
#228 of 517 measured paddles
Market comparison
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Player reviews

Mozzeio rated it 5 out of 5 on

Definitely needs break-in period, out of the box it’s stiff. Once broken-in, it’s a really solid gen 4 paddle that is USAP approved with tier one grit finally confirmed by John. Overall Jack of all trades, master of none paddle in my opinion.

Jeff B. rated it 5 out of 5 on

This one checks a lot of boxes for me. With about 2-3 inches of tape (1 gram) at 10 and 2, and about 3-4 inches at 4 and 10 (extending just below the bottom corners; weighs 8.4) this thing feels about perfect in my hand Great spin, moderate power, forgiveness, and a soft touch.

James rated it 3 out of 5 on

Lacking power even when weighted up by 12grams.

Youseff rated it 5 out of 5 on

Spin and power.