{"product_id":"rpm-friction-pro-v2-elongated-16mm-ella-oh-pink","title":"RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle - Ella Oh Pink 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 16mm, Ella Oh Pink Signature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the paddle that built on 2025 Paddle of the Year and made it meaner. The Friction Pro V2 pairs RPM new \u003cstrong\u003eAxial Carbon Layup\u003c\/strong\u003e with the grippy \u003cstrong\u003eCarbonBite\u003c\/strong\u003e face and a \u003cstrong\u003eTri-Density Core\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 — same pro-grade build, unmistakable look.\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\u003eAggressive 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 — plus the extra reach of the elongated shape for singles and put-aways.\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\u003eIntermediate to advanced. RPM builds the Friction Pro V2 with professional, advanced play in mind — 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.\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\u003eElite spin:\u003c\/strong\u003e the CarbonBite surface bites the ball for heavy topspin and sharp slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControllable power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axial Carbon Layup + EVA foam ring give pop that stays in the court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuge sweet spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most forgiving faces RPM has built.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReach + leverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the elongated shape rewards drives, serves, and singles.\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;\"\u003eSee It In Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#fff6d6;border:1px dashed #d9b400;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 14px;color:#6b5500;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[TODO — VIDEO]\u003c\/strong\u003e No official RPM product video is available yet. Add the RPM launch\/demo clip embed here before publishing, or remove this section.\u003c\/p\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\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;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:700;\"\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\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:700;\"\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:700;\"\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e7.9 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\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:700;\"\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:700;\"\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:700;\"\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:700;\"\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\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\u003eThe 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 — 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.\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 heavy spin, controllable power, and forgiveness in an elongated frame — and you love the pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want the snappiest possible hands at the net (look at the 14mm) or a widebody\/standard shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pro-grade spin-and-power paddle that is still friendly enough to grow into.\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 elongated paddles we carry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\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\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 16mm (this paddle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eSpin + controllable power\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-ben-johns-perseus-pro-v-blaze-red-16mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\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 style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\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:700;\"\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/selkirk-labs-boomstik-16mm-pickleball-paddle-elongated\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSelkirk LABS Boomstik Elongated\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003ePremium power + reach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e$333\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 plush 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 — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14mm or 16mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the 16mm — more control, dwell, and stability. Want snappier hands and more pop? Go 14mm.\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\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the pink just cosmetic?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yep — the Ella Oh Pink is the signature colorway. Build and specs are identical to the standard Friction Pro V2 Elongated 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;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure between the 14mm and 16mm, or whether this fits your game? Shoot us a note at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spinwavepickleball.com\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003einfo@spinwavepickleball.com\u003c\/a\u003e or come hit with one in the shop. We play these — we will point you straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52098009006378,"sku":"RPM-FPV2-16E-ELLAOH-PNK","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/rpm-friction-pro-v2-16e-ella-oh-pink-front.png?v=1784711588","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/rpm-friction-pro-v2-elongated-16mm-ella-oh-pink","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}