{"product_id":"rpm-friction-pro-v2-elongated-14mm-ryan-fu","title":"RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm Pickleball Paddle - Ryan Fu Signature","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,Segoe UI,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #C5EA6C; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 0 0 26px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; color: #12280a; letter-spacing: .2px;\"\u003e🚀 PRE-ORDER — SHIPS WEDNESDAY, JULY 23\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #25451a; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003eReserve yours now. All pre-orders ship out Wed 7\/23. Limited run — once they are gone, they are gone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eRPM Friction Pro V2 — Elongated 14mm, Ryan Fu Signature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Friction Pro line was 2025 Paddle of the Year, and the V2 sharpened every edge. This is the \u003cstrong\u003e14mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCarbonBite\u003c\/strong\u003e face, \u003cstrong\u003eAxial Carbon Layup\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTri-Density Core\u003c\/strong\u003e for elite spin and linear power off a huge sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin: 26px 0 8px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who live for fast hands and speed-ups. The thinner 14mm core delivers a snappier, poppier response than the 16mm — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin: 26px 0 8px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced-leaning. RPM builds this one for professional, advanced play — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin: 26px 0 8px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnappy hands:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 14mm core is quicker and poppier for counters and speed-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite spin:\u003c\/strong\u003e the CarbonBite surface grabs the ball for heavy topspin and slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinear power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axial Carbon Layup delivers predictable pop that stays in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed with James Ignatowich, gamed by Ryan Fu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin: 26px 0 8px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 45%;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eTri-Density Core Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eCarbonBite Carbon Fiber + Axial Carbon Layup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e7.8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e6.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e16.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e7.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrip Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e4.125 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eUSAP approved (PBCoR .43) · also UPA-A listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #777; margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eWeight, swing weight, and twist weight are manufacturer-published figures and vary slightly unit to unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin: 26px 0 8px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003ePerformance Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext 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 — the CarbonBite face bites late so your topspin drives dive and your slices stay low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin: 26px 0 8px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eQuick Buying Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9e8; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want the fastest hands, most pop, and heavy spin in an elongated pro frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want max forgiveness and control — grab the 16mm instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pro speed paddle with spin for days. If your game lives at the net, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin: 26px 0 8px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross-shopping other premium paddles we carry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #12280a; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 9px 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003ePaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 9px 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 9px 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eBest Trait\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 9px 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm (this paddle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003eFast hands + spin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e$249.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/joola-anna-bright-scorpeus-pro-iv-14mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color: #2b6b00; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJOOLA Anna Bright Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003eControl + feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e$179.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/joola-ben-johns-perseus-pro-v-blaze-red-16mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color: #2b6b00; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003eRaw power benchmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e$299.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/six-zero-coral-hybrid-pickleball-paddle-16mm-copy\" style=\"color: #2b6b00; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSix Zero Coral 16mm Elongated\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003ePlush control on a budget\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 10px;\"\u003e$200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin: 26px 0 8px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eThe Tech\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #C5EA6C; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbonBite Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — a high-friction carbon face engineered to grab the ball for heavy, repeatable spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAxial Carbon Layup\u003c\/strong\u003e — RPM V2 layup that adds linear power and a stiffer, more connected feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Density Core\u003c\/strong\u003e — three foam densities tuned for a big sweet spot, stability, and a lively pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced EVA Foam Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e — perimeter foam that expands the sweet spot and keeps off-center hits alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin: 26px 0 8px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it tournament legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14mm or 16mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the 14mm — faster hands, more pop, snappier feel. Want more control and forgiveness? Go 16mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Ryan Fu Signature?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the pro edition of the Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm, co-designed with James Ignatowich and gamed by Ryan Fu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a pre-order. All pre-orders ship Wednesday, July 23.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin: 26px 0 8px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorn between the 14mm and 16mm, or wondering if this fits your game? Email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spinwavepickleball.com\" style=\"color: #2b6b00; font-weight: bold;\"\u003einfo@spinwavepickleball.com\u003c\/a\u003e or come demo one in the shop. We play these — we will get you dialed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52098072346922,"sku":"RPM-FPV2-14E-RYANFU","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/rpm-friction-pro-v2-14e-ryan-fu-front.png?v=1784392676","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/rpm-friction-pro-v2-elongated-14mm-ryan-fu","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}