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About the RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated
Same Tri-Density core + CarbonBite face.
Where to buy: RPM direct and authorized retailers.
Surface
Carbon fiber with CarbonBite texture
Grip Length
5.5"
Price
$249.99
Where to buy
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Pickle's Take
14mm core, carbon fiber with CarbonBite texture face. Extra reach and leverage at the line. Best for players looking for a do-it-all paddle without a sharp learning curve.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 4.4 / 10
- Hand speed
- 8.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 3.0 / 10
- Spin
- 4.9 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Top 17% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
Below the catalog median on touch
At the catalog median on spin
The RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8 oz (midpoint of 7.6–8 oz) | lighter than 75% (18% same) | 40 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 14% (84% same) | 44 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | longer than 33% (40% same) | 42 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within RPM Pickleball | 7.8 oz | 2nd lightest (tied) | 8 paddles from RPM |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “RPM Pickleball Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm”. Date added on the list: Dec 31, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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