RPM V2
A flagship-priced paddle from a non-flagship brand — the tri-density build earns the $249.99 on feel, but you're paying Selkirk money for RPM's warranty desk.
Playstyle
Reviewer's assessment on a 0–10 scale. Higher is more, not better.
- PowerServe + put-away speed9.0/10
- ControlTouch, resets, dink stability6.0/10
- SpinSurface grip + topspin potential8.0/10
- FeelDwell time + hand feedback5.0/10
Pros
- Tri-density core is a genuinely different build from the honeycomb field at this price
- Elongated 16.5" shape gives standard reach with above-average put-away power
- Light at 7.9 oz for a power paddle
Cons
- Made to order - ships in about 8 business days rather than from held stock
- Smaller brand presence; less warranty support than Selkirk/JOOLA if you have an issue
- $249.99 puts it against Selkirk and JOOLA flagships rather than the mid-tier its name suggests
Specs
| Brand | RPM |
|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 |
| Weight | 7.9 oz |
| Grip circumference | 4.125″ |
| Grip length | 5.5″ |
| Paddle length | 16.5″ |
| Paddle width | 7.5″ |
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core material | Tri-density core |
| Surface | CarbonBite raw carbon fiber |
| Shape | elongated |
| Playstyle | power, spin |
| Skill level | intermediate-to-pro |
How it plays
The RPM V2 series is the brand's 2024–2026 flagship, and at $249.99 it is priced like one. The elongated 16.5″ shape and 7.9 oz static weight target the same player profile as a Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta — which now sits at $200, so RPM is asking a $50 premium over the establishment paddle it most resembles.
What you get for it is the tri-density core: three materials of different densities stacked through the paddle rather than one uniform honeycomb. The CarbonBite face is the marketing focus, but the core is the part you feel — it swings at 117 with a 6.5 twist weight, which is stability numbers, not pop numbers.
Who it's for
Intermediate-to-pro players who have already decided a tri-density core is what they want and don't need a brand name on it. This is not the paddle to buy while you're still working out what you like — at $249.99 it costs the same as the flagships, so the usual "try the cheap version first" logic doesn't apply.
What I'd skip it for
If you value brand support, warranty, or the resale value of a recognized name (Selkirk, JOOLA, Paddletek), the RPM trades that for price. If your game is touch-first, the muted feel of thermoform is going to fight you — pick the Engage Pursuit Pro1 Widebody instead.