{"product_id":"rpm-friction-pro-v2-hybrid-flat-top","title":"RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eRPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Friction Pro V2 in the shape a lot of people have been asking RPM for. The hybrid splits the difference between the elongated and the widebody — enough added length to reach high balls and attack out of the air, with a wider face that keeps the sweet spot forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe flat top squares off the head and pushes mass toward the tip, which is where the plow-through on drives comes from. Pick your core: \u003cstrong\u003e14MM\u003c\/strong\u003e for faster rebound and raw pop, \u003cstrong\u003e16MM\u003c\/strong\u003e for stability and a plusher reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You're Getting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbonBite carbon fiber surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — RPM's grit-optimized face. Spin is the entire reason this brand exists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAxial Carbon Layup\u003c\/strong\u003e — the V2's structural update over the original Friction Pro, paired with an enhanced EVA foam ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Density core\u003c\/strong\u003e — three densities working together for a bigger sweet spot and solidity out to the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo core thicknesses\u003c\/strong\u003e — 14MM and 16MM, same shape and same surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSAP approved\u003c\/strong\u003e, PBCoR .43 — tournament legal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRPM 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against manufacturing defects, two claims per paddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e14MM or 16MM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame shape, same surface, same core construction — the difference is feel. The \u003cstrong\u003e14MM\u003c\/strong\u003e is quicker and poppier, with faster rebound and more raw power on tap. If you attack early, live in the hands battles, and generate your own power, take the 14. The \u003cstrong\u003e16MM\u003c\/strong\u003e is more stable and more forgiving, with a plusher reset. If you want to hold shape on resets and blocks, take the 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced players who want the V2's power and spin but have never fully gotten along with a true elongated. If the 16mm Elongated feels a little unwieldy at the kitchen line and the widebody feels too short, this is the shape to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #222;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #222;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14MM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #222;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16MM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eHybrid, Flat Top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.9 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e109\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e113.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance Point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e243.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e245mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eTri-Density honeycomb with EVA foam ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eCarbonBite carbon fiber, Axial Carbon Layup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eUSAP Approved, PBCoR .43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eProfessional Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eRPM 1-Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #111; color: #fff; padding: 18px; border-radius: 14px; margin-top: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #c5ea6c;\"\u003eSpinwave Takeaway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe V2 is a real step up in power over the original Friction Pro without losing the Gen 3 feel, and the hybrid makes it accessible to players who bounced off the elongated. If you liked the Friction Pro but wanted more pop and a more forgiving head, this is your paddle. The 16 is the safer pick for most people; the 14 is for players who already know they like a thinner core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 18px; border-radius: 14px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eCome hit with one at our Long Beach Tennis Center pro shop — 5 indoor demo courts — or call us at \u003cstrong\u003e1-888-629-1915\u003c\/strong\u003e. We play with this stuff and we'll tell you straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPM","offers":[{"title":"16MM","offer_id":52494676001066,"sku":"RPM-FPV2-16HF","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14MM","offer_id":52604917874986,"sku":"RPM-FPV2-14HF","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/rpm-friction-pro-v2-16hf-front.png?v=1788663613","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/rpm-friction-pro-v2-hybrid-flat-top","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}