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RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle - Ella Oh Pink Signature
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RPM Friction Pro V2 โ Elongated 16mm, Ella Oh Pink Signature
This is the paddle that built on 2025 Paddle of the Year and made it meaner. The Friction Pro V2 pairs RPM new Axial Carbon Layup with the grippy CarbonBite face and a Tri-Density Core to throw elite spin and legit power off one of the biggest sweet spots on the market. The Ella Oh Pink is the signature colorway built for RPM junior world champion โ same pro-grade build, unmistakable look.
Best For
Aggressive all-court players who want to shape the ball. The 16mm core adds plush dwell and stability, so you get spin and power without the ball flying on you. Great for heavy topspin drives, roll volleys, and confident resets โ plus the extra reach of the elongated shape for singles and put-aways.
Skill Level
Intermediate to advanced. RPM builds the Friction Pro V2 with professional, advanced play in mind โ but the 16mm forgiveness and big sweet spot make it a very playable step-up paddle for a 3.5+ who is ready to add spin and control.
Why Players Like It
- Elite spin: the CarbonBite surface bites the ball for heavy topspin and sharp slice.
- Controllable power: Axial Carbon Layup + EVA foam ring give pop that stays in the court.
- Huge sweet spot: one of the most forgiving faces RPM has built.
- Reach + leverage: the elongated shape rewards drives, serves, and singles.
See It In Action
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Specs
| Shape | Elongated |
| Core Thickness | 16mm |
| Core | Tri-Density Core Technology |
| Surface | CarbonBite Carbon Fiber + Axial Carbon Layup |
| Average Weight | 7.9 oz |
| Swing Weight | 117 |
| Twist Weight | 6.5 |
| 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
The 16mm build is the settle-down-and-rip-it version of the Friction Pro V2. Compared to the 14mm, you trade a hair of hand speed for more stability, a plusher pocket on resets, and a bigger margin on off-center hits. Spin is the headline โ the CarbonBite face grabs late so your rolls and third-drop dinks dip hard. Swing weight of 117 keeps it stable through contact without feeling like a boat.
Quick Buying Summary
Get it if: you want heavy spin, controllable power, and forgiveness in an elongated frame โ and you love the pink.
Skip it if: you want the snappiest possible hands at the net (look at the 14mm) or a widebody/standard shape.
Bottom line: a pro-grade spin-and-power paddle that is still friendly enough to grow into.
How It Compares
Cross-shopping other premium elongated paddles we carry:
| Paddle | Core | Best Trait | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm (this paddle) | 16mm | Spin + controllable power | $249.99 |
| JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm | 16mm | Raw power benchmark | $299.95 |
| Six Zero Coral 16mm Elongated | 16mm | Plush control on a budget | $200 |
| Selkirk LABS Boomstik Elongated | 16mm | Premium power + reach | $333 |
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 plush 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 it is USAP approved under the PBCoR .43 standard (pro level) and also appears on the UPA-A approved list, so you are covered for both USAP and UPA sanctioned play.
14mm or 16mm? This is the 16mm โ more control, dwell, and stability. Want snappier hands and more pop? Go 14mm.
When does it ship? This is a pre-order. All pre-orders ship Wednesday, July 23.
Is the pink just cosmetic? Yep โ the Ella Oh Pink is the signature colorway. Build and specs are identical to the standard Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm.
Need Help Choosing?
Not sure between the 14mm and 16mm, or whether this fits your game? Shoot us a note at info@spinwavepickleball.com or come hit with one in the shop. We play these โ we will point you straight.
