RPM Jade
Competitor Guide
The current paddles worth testing beside the RPM Jade, with launch timing, MSRP, construction, and the reason each one belongs in the review.
Launch dates and prices
| Paddle | Release timing | MSRP | Why compare it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11SIX24 Power 2 Closest technical match | Vapor launched Feb. 13, 2026; broader lineup rolled out in March. | $209.99 | Gen 4 full foam, HexGrit surface, high-spin/power positioning, and Vapor, Hurache-X, and Pegasus shapes. |
| JOOLA Pro V Premium alternative | Orders opened Feb. 24, 2026; formal collection announcement March 3. | $299.95 | Current premium Gen 3 reference. Perseus, Scorpeus, and Kosmos let you compare a different core architecture. |
| Friday Aura Pro Value benchmark | Launched Mar. 6, 2026; hybrid and widebody versions followed in early April. | $169 | Gen 4 foam paddle at a much lower price. Useful for testing whether Jade’s performance justifies its premium. |
| Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue Durable-grit value | Spring 2026 preorder; first-shipment listings targeted May. Exact public launch day is unclear. | $195 | Gen 4.5 multi-density foam, hybrid shape, high stability, and Crystal Blue Endurance Surface. |
| Six Zero Coral Pro Durable-grit all-court | Public launch/review coverage begins in June 2026; exact official launch day was not published. | $220 | Double Diamond Tough surface, three shapes, and a more controlled all-court profile than Jade. |
| Selkirk OMNI Premium foam benchmark | June 2, 2026 | $300 | Full foam, Infinigrit, adjustable MOI weights, widebody and elongated shapes. |
Prices are U.S. list prices where available, not temporary discounts. Honolulu and Six Zero pricing can differ by country and retailer.
Recommended test set
1 · 11SIX24 Power 2
Test: Jade Widebody 16mm vs. Pegasus Power 2; Jade Elongated 16mm vs. Hurache-X Power 2.
This is the cleanest head-to-head for durable grit, spin retention, foam feel, power, and price. Independent testing reported roughly 2,113–2,335 RPM depending on the test and 98% grit retention for the Power 2.
2 · Six Zero Coral Pro
Test: Jade Widebody 16mm vs. Coral Pro Widebody; Jade Elongated vs. Coral Pro Elongated.
Use it to compare spin bite, control, forgiveness, and whether the Jade is meaningfully more offensive than another current Tier 1/durable-surface paddle.
3 · Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue
Test: Jade Widebody vs. J2CR Crystal Blue standard-handle.
The J2CR is a strong value and stability benchmark: approximately 8.0–8.3 oz, 110–114 swing weight, and twist weight around 7.
4 · Selkirk OMNI
Test: same-shape Jade and OMNI models.
This isolates the difference between RPM’s SICmatrix surface and Selkirk’s Infinigrit while comparing a premium, adjustable full-foam paddle.
5 · Friday Aura Pro
Test: Jade vs. Aura Pro Widebody or Hybrid.
Not the closest technology match, but essential for a value section: does Jade deliver enough extra spin, stability, or surface life to warrant roughly $100 more?
6 · JOOLA Pro V
Test: Jade Elongated vs. Perseus Pro V 16mm, or Jade Widebody vs. Scorpeus Pro V 16mm.
This is the “foam Gen 4 vs. refined Gen 3” comparison, especially useful for touch, resets, feel, and launch consistency.
Price positioning
| Price band | Paddles | Review question |
|---|---|---|
| Under $180 | Friday Aura Pro | Can an inexpensive foam paddle deliver enough control and power that Jade’s premium is hard to justify? |
| About $195–$220 | Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue · Six Zero Coral Pro · 11SIX24 Power 2 | This is Jade’s most important competitive price band. |
| About $270–$300 | RPM Jade · JOOLA Pro V · Selkirk OMNI | Does Jade offer the best combination of current surface technology and foam-paddle performance at the premium level? |
What to measure
Out-of-box performance
Serve and drive spin, launch angle, pop, hand speed, resets, drops, blocks, and off-center stability.
Surface durability
Record initial surface roughness or spin, then retest after a fixed number of hours. Jade’s main claim is long-term spin retention, not just strong first-day spin.
Shape-normalized testing
Compare widebody to widebody and elongated to elongated whenever possible. Shape and twist weight can overwhelm the material differences.
Value
Report MSRP and actual street price separately. Include warranty, included cover, certification, and return/test-drive policy.
Sources
- RPM Jade official product page
- 11SIX24 Power 2 official lineup
- 11SIX24 launch coverage — The Dink
- Six Zero Coral Pro official page
- Coral Pro review — John Kew
- J2CR Crystal Blue preorder details
- J2CR Crystal Blue review — Pickleheads
- Selkirk OMNI official launch
- Friday Aura Pro official page
- Friday Aura Pro launch coverage
- JOOLA Pro V official announcement
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V official product page