RPM Rush: An In-Depth Review

The first few swings with the RPM Rush make its personality clear right away: this is a control-oriented paddle, not a raw-power one. The weight, balanced evenly between the handle and the head, is especially noticeable during net exchanges, where the paddle responds quickly without feeling heavy in the wrist after several games in a row.

The 16mm polymer core is the heart of that control feel: it absorbs most of the energy from an opponent’s shot and sends back a predictable ball, with little unwanted pop. That translates into more consistent dinks and a hands battle at the kitchen that forgives slightly mishit shots, without ever feeling "mushy" when you need to speed the ball up.

The T700 carbon fiber face is where the RPM Rush surprises: it generates a noticeable amount of spin on shots with rotation, especially on serves and cut third-shot drops. The surface texture grips the ball just enough that the spin feels intentional and controllable, not accidental.

In doubles sessions, partners first noticed the deeper, more contained sound on contact — a noticeably quieter paddle than the previous RPM generation — and, once at the kitchen, how easy it was to sustain long dink exchanges without the ball popping up. On paper and on the court, it’s a paddle built for players who live near the net.