RPM Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated
$249.99
About the RPM Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated
Tri-Density core combining EVA foam ring and Axial Carbon Layup + CarbonBite face texture. Elongated 16.5x7.5 in.
Where to buy: RPM direct and authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPM | $249.99 | In stock | Buy on RPM (opens in a new tab) |
| Pickleball Warehouse | $249.99 | Check retailer | Buy on Pickleball Warehouse (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, carbon fiber with CarbonBite texture face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 6.1 / 10
- Hand speed
- 7.0 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 4.9 / 10
Above the catalog median on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
At the catalog median on spin
The RPM Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9 oz (midpoint of 7.7–8.1 oz) | lighter than 83% (7% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 10% (90% same) | 63 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | shorter than 22% (62% same) | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within RPM Pickleball | 7.9 oz | 2nd heaviest (tied) | 8 paddles from RPM |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “RPM Pickleball Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm”. Date added on the list: Dec 18, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “RPM Friction Pro V2 16mm” (model ELONGATED0). Date added on the list: Jan 9, 2026.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated: same listed weight, same core, same shape, similar listed price
Kamito Alpha-X 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $9 more
Kamito Dominus 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $9 more
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro 16mm Elongated: 0.1 oz lighter, same core, same shape, similar listed price
