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RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm Pickleball Paddle - Ryan Fu Signature
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RPM Friction Pro V2 โ Elongated 14mm, Ryan Fu Signature
The Friction Pro line was 2025 Paddle of the Year, and the V2 sharpened every edge. This is the 14mm โ the fast, snappy version pros reach for when they want hand speed and pop at the net. Co-designed by PPA champ James Ignatowich and carried into battle by Ryan Fu, it stacks RPM CarbonBite face, Axial Carbon Layup, and Tri-Density Core for elite spin and linear power off a huge sweet spot.
Best For
Players who live for fast hands and speed-ups. The thinner 14mm core delivers a snappier, poppier response than the 16mm โ ideal for aggressive counters, flick rolls, and put-away speed at the kitchen line, with the reach of an elongated frame for drives and serves.
Skill Level
Advanced-leaning. RPM builds this one for professional, advanced play โ the 14mm rewards clean contact and quick hands. Confident intermediates (4.0+) who want to level up their firefight game will love it; brand-new players may want the more forgiving 16mm.
Why Players Like It
- Snappy hands: the 14mm core is quicker and poppier for counters and speed-ups.
- Elite spin: the CarbonBite surface grabs the ball for heavy topspin and slice.
- Linear power: Axial Carbon Layup delivers predictable pop that stays in.
- Pro pedigree: designed with James Ignatowich, gamed by Ryan Fu.
Specs
| Shape | Elongated |
| Core Thickness | 14mm |
| Core | Tri-Density Core Technology |
| Surface | CarbonBite Carbon Fiber + Axial Carbon Layup |
| Average Weight | 7.8 oz |
| Swing Weight | 113 |
| Twist Weight | 6.3 |
| Paddle Length | 16.5 in |
| Paddle Width | 7.5 in |
| Grip Length | 5.5 in |
| Grip Circumference | 4.125 in |
| Certification | USAP approved (PBCoR .43) ยท also UPA-A listed |
Weight, swing weight, and twist weight are manufacturer-published figures and vary slightly unit to unit.
Performance Notes
Next to the 16mm, this 14mm is all about speed. Lower swing weight (113) means faster hands in the firefight and quicker resets to attack. You give up a little of the 16mm plush margin, but you gain pop and a livelier pocket that lets you flick winners from tough positions. Spin is still the star โ the CarbonBite face bites late so your topspin drives dive and your slices stay low.
Quick Buying Summary
Get it if: you want the fastest hands, most pop, and heavy spin in an elongated pro frame.
Skip it if: you want max forgiveness and control โ grab the 16mm instead.
Bottom line: a pro speed paddle with spin for days. If your game lives at the net, this is it.
How It Compares
Cross-shopping other premium paddles we carry:
| Paddle | Core | Best Trait | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm (this paddle) | 14mm | Fast hands + spin | $249.99 |
| JOOLA Anna Bright Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm | 14mm | Control + feel | $179.99 |
| JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm | 16mm | Raw power benchmark | $299.95 |
| Six Zero Coral 16mm Elongated | 16mm | Plush control on a budget | $200 |
The Tech
CarbonBite Surface โ a high-friction carbon face engineered to grab the ball for heavy, repeatable spin.
Axial Carbon Layup โ RPM V2 layup that adds linear power and a stiffer, more connected feel.
Tri-Density Core โ three foam densities tuned for a big sweet spot, stability, and a lively pocket.
Enhanced EVA Foam Ring โ perimeter foam that expands the sweet spot and keeps off-center hits alive.
FAQs
Is it tournament legal? Yes โ USAP approved under the PBCoR .43 standard (pro level) and also on the UPA-A approved list, so you are covered for both USAP and UPA sanctioned play.
14mm or 16mm? This is the 14mm โ faster hands, more pop, snappier feel. Want more control and forgiveness? Go 16mm.
What is the Ryan Fu Signature? It is the pro edition of the Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm, co-designed with James Ignatowich and gamed by Ryan Fu.
When does it ship? This is a pre-order. All pre-orders ship Wednesday, July 23.
Need Help Choosing?
Torn between the 14mm and 16mm, or wondering if this fits your game? Email us at info@spinwavepickleball.com or come demo one in the shop. We play these โ we will get you dialed in.
