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Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated

Elongated, 16 mm core, 7.9 oz (about 224 g)

Where to buy

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Is this paddle right for me?

RPM Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated

Plays like a

All-rounder

No big strength or weakness. Easy to grow with.

Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated: Power 5.8Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated: Hand speed 5.3Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated: Control 5.6Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated: Forgiveness 4.6Power5.8Hand speed5.3Control5.6Forgiveness4.6
PowerHow hard the ball comes off the face on drives and smashes
5.8
ControlHow easy it is to keep dinks and resets soft and placed
5.6
Hand speedHow quickly you can move it in fast hands battles
5.3
ForgivenessHow well it handles hits away from the center
4.6

Estimated from specs, compared with the other paddles here. How

Specs

Weight
7.9 oz (about 224 g)
Shape
Elongated
Length
16.5 in
Width
7.5 in
Core thickness
16 mm
Handle length
5.5 in
Grip sizearound the handle
4.125 in
Core
Axial Carbon Layup, EVA foam ring
Face
Carbon fiber (CarbonBite)
USA Pickleball approved
Yes

Balance numbers from RPM

These are RPM’s own published figures. Higher swing weight usually means more power but slower hands; higher twist weight means more stable on off-center hits.

Swing weight
117
Twist weight
6.5
Balance point
247 mm

Where these specs come from

From RPM's website (rpmpb.com), checked October 24, 2026.