Matt Khoury
Tested by Matt Khoury
4.5 player · 2 yrs testing paddles · 640+ reviewed
Reviewed
OCTOBER 2026
Updated NOVEMBER 2026

RPM Jade Widebody 16mm Pickleball Paddle Review

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All measurements
Serve speed
60.2 mph
Serve speed percentile
45.6%
Serve speed z-score
0.307
Punch volley speed
39.2 mph
Punch volley speed percentile
82.6%
Punch volley speed z-score
0.852
Spin
2475 rpm
Spin percentile
98.7%
Spin z-score
2.490
Spin category
Very high
Swing weight
110.25
Swing weight percentile
20.8%
Swing weight z-score
-0.732
Twist weight
6.8
Twist weight percentile
75.9%
Twist weight z-score
0.674
Static weight
7.96 oz
Static weight percentile
40.8%
Static weight z-score
-0.179
Balance point
23.9 cm
Balance point percentile
26.3%
Balance point z-score
-0.506
Surface roughness (Ra)
9.28 µm
Surface roughness (Ra) percentile
90.5%
Surface roughness (Ra) z-score
1.261
Firepower
64/100
Control score
77/100
Power rating
4/5
Control rating
4/5
Pop rating
5/5
Forgiveness rating
4/5
Balance offset from center
+3.6 cm
Core thickness
16 mm
Shape
Widebody
Length
16 in
Width
8 in
Handle length
5.5 in
Handle circumference
4.2 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
Punch volley rank
#51 of 529 measured paddles
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