RPM Q2 14mm Widebody vs RPM Q2 16mm Widebody
The RPM Q2 14mm Widebody and RPM Q2 16mm Widebody differ most on control and core thickness. Both are scored by the same formula from published specs, so the comparison is like for like — but neither has been physically measured by us.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $249.99 | $249.99 |
| PowerDerived | 68▲ | 62 |
| ControlDerived | 58 | 69▲ |
| SpinDerived | 89 | 89 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 67 | 69▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 36 | 39 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Foam-injected polymer | Foam-injected polymer |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.9" | 15.9" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8" | 8" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.69 oz | 7.83 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 21.7 cm | 21.7 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2026 | 2026 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Control
- RPM Q2 16mm Widebody scores 69 against 58 — 11 points of more predictable dinks and resets.
- Core thickness
- 14mm against 16mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
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