Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm vs RPM Q2 16mm Elongated
On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $229.00▲ | $249.99 |
| PowerDerived | 83▲ | 82 |
| ControlDerived | 48 | 48 |
| SpinDerived | 97 | 97 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 33▲ | 32 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 60 | 59 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Foam-injected polymer | Foam-injected polymer |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Elongated | Elongated |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 16.5" | 16.5" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 7.4" | 7.4" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.87 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 22.7 cm | 22.7 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2026 | 2026 |
These two are hard to separate
Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Price
- Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm is $21 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm
- Budget matters — it's $21 less
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Choose the
RPM Q2 16mm Elongated
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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