The RPM Friction Pro V2 is a professional-level pickleball paddle that updates the RPM Friction Pro. It adds RPM's Axial Carbon Layup and an enhanced EVA foam ring, which are meant to increase spin and power and enlarge the sweet spot. It was co-designed by James Ignatowich, a top 10 world-ranked professional player.
The paddle combines RPM LABS' CarbonBite Surface, Axial Carbon Layup and Tri-Density Core technologies. The 16mm core adds stability and shock absorption, with power that stays controllable.
The hybrid shape sits between elongated and widebody paddles. The added length gives reach on high balls and volley attacks, and the wider face keeps a broad, forgiving sweet spot. The flat top profile squares off the head and moves mass toward the top of the face, which adds stability and plow-through on drives.
- Shape
- Hybrid, flat top
- Class
- Professional level
- Surface
- Carbon fiber (CarbonBite Surface)
- Core thickness
- 16mm
- Approval
- USAP, PBCoR .43
- Average weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing weight
- 113.5
- Twist weight
- 6.9
- Paddle length
- 16.3 in
- Paddle width
- 7.7 in
- Grip length
- 5.5 in
- Grip circumference
- 4.125 in
- Balance point
- 245mm