RPM Friction Pro V2
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RPM Friction Pro V2
Flagship Gen 3 carbon fiber paddle from pro James Ignatowich. Elite spin with Gen 3 rough carbon face, balanced all-court performance with great control and forgiveness.
$250
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| Key Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Swing Weight | 122.2 |
| Spin Rpm | 2279 |
| Twist Weight | 6.6 |
| Balance | 24.4 cm |
| Static Weight | 8.16 oz |
Pros (from reviews)
- More power and pop than original Friction Pro
- Elite spin from Gen 3 rough carbon face
- Great feel on flicks and speedups
- Solid and stable out of the box
- Highest surface roughness (8.33 Ra) in tests
- Heavier swing weight (122.2) for more plow
- Excellent spin at 2,279 RPM
- Improved from V1: more power, better layup
Cons (from reviews)
- Premium price at $250
- Slightly trickier to dial in on dinks than V1
- Not as plush feeling on resets as original
- Heavier and more head-heavy than V1
- Premium price at $250
- Less comfortable on dinks than original
📺 YouTube Review Videos
📝 Written Review Highlights
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James Ignatowich — The Kitchen (full review)
"The RPM Friction Pro V2 is an updated version that offers more power and pop than the original Friction Pro while maintaining the Gen 3 feel that many high-level players prefer."
"It's clearly better than the original Friction Pro in terms of power and pop, and it has a feel profile that I think a lot of players will really like."
Pros
- More power and pop than original Friction Pro
- Elite spin from Gen 3 rough carbon face
- Great feel on flicks and speedups
- Solid and stable out of the box
Cons
- Premium price at $250
- Slightly trickier to dial in on dinks than V1
- Not as plush feeling on resets as original
Play-tested by pro James Ignatowich. 5-10% improvement from original Friction Pro.
John Kew — John Kew Pickleball (full review)
"RPM's Friction Pro Elongated V2 is heavier, more head-heavy, and built on a revised carbon fiber layup."
"Friction Pro Elongated V2 16mm: Swing weight 122.2 · Twist weight 6.6 · Spin 2,279 RPM · Surface roughness 8.33 Ra"
Pros
- Highest surface roughness (8.33 Ra) in tests
- Heavier swing weight (122.2) for more plow
- Excellent spin at 2,279 RPM
- Improved from V1: more power, better layup
Cons
- Heavier and more head-heavy than V1
- Premium price at $250
- Less comfortable on dinks than original
Independently measured using calibrated lab equipment. 400+ paddles tested since 2021. No sponsor influence.
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