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RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody 16mm Pickleball Paddle - Ella Oh Pink Signature
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RPM Friction Pro V2 — Widebody 16mm, Ella Oh Pink Signature
Same pro-grade V2 build that took the Friction Pro past 2025 Paddle of the Year — now in the widest, most forgiving shape RPM makes. The CarbonBite face and Axial Carbon Layup deliver the spin RPM is named for, while the Tri-Density Core and EVA foam ring stretch the sweet spot across a full 8-inch face. The Ella Oh Pink is the signature colorway built for RPM's junior world No. 1 — identical build, unmistakable look.
Best For
Doubles players who live at the kitchen line. The widebody shape puts more face where you actually make contact, and the low 110 swing weight means your hands stay fast in firefights. If you've been mishitting an elongated paddle or want more margin on speed-ups and counters, this is the shape.
Skill Level
Intermediate to advanced. RPM builds the Friction Pro V2 for professional, advanced play, but the widebody is the most approachable shape in the line — a 3.5+ can pick this up and play well with it immediately.
Why Players Like It
- Elite spin: the CarbonBite surface grabs the ball late for heavy topspin and biting slice.
- Fastest hands in the line: a 110 swing weight is the lowest of any Friction Pro V2 shape.
- Enormous stability: 7.3 twist weight means off-center balls still go where you aimed.
- Full 8-inch face: maximum forgiveness across the widest hitting surface RPM offers.
Specs
| Shape | Widebody |
| Core Thickness | 16mm |
| Core | Tri-Density Core Technology |
| Surface | CarbonBite Carbon Fiber + Axial Carbon Layup |
| Average Weight | 7.9 oz |
| Swing Weight | 110 |
| Twist Weight | 7.3 |
| Paddle Length | 16 in |
| Paddle Width | 8 in |
| Grip Length | 5.5 in |
| Grip Circumference | 4.125 in |
| Balance Point | 243 mm |
| Certification | USAP approved (PBCoR .43, Professional Level) |
Weight, swing weight, and twist weight are manufacturer-published figures and vary slightly unit to unit.
Performance Notes
Next to the Elongated 16mm, this is the easier paddle to play. Swing weight drops from 117 to 110 and twist weight jumps from 6.5 to 7.3 — that combination is why the widebody feels quick in the hand but refuses to twist on a ball off the tip. You give up about half an inch of reach, which you'll notice on singles passing shots and overheads and almost nowhere else. Spin is unchanged: same CarbonBite face, same late grab on rolls and dinks.
Quick Buying Summary
Get it if: you play mostly doubles, want elite spin with maximum forgiveness, and value hand speed over reach.
Skip it if: you play singles or want the extra leverage on drives — take the Elongated instead.
Bottom line: the most forgiving Friction Pro V2, with none of the spin given up.
How It Compares
Cross-shopping other wide and hybrid-shape paddles we carry:
| Paddle | Swing Wt | Best Trait | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody 16mm (this paddle) | 110 | Spin + forgiveness | $249.99 |
| RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm — Ella Oh Pink | 117 | Same paddle, more reach | $249.99 |
| RPM Q2 16mm Widebody | — | Full-foam control build | $249.99 |
| Selkirk LABS Boomstik Widebody | — | Premium raw power | $333 |
The Tech
CarbonBite Surface — a high-friction carbon face engineered to grab the ball for heavy, repeatable spin.
Axial Carbon Layup — RPM's V2 layup that adds linear power and a stiffer, more connected feel.
Tri-Density Core — three foam densities tuned for a big sweet spot, stability, and a plush pocket.
Enhanced EVA Foam Ring — perimeter foam that expands the sweet spot and keeps off-center hits alive.
FAQs
Is it tournament legal? Yes — USAP approved under the PBCoR .43 standard, so you're cleared for USAP sanctioned play.
Widebody or Elongated? Widebody for doubles, hand speed, and forgiveness. Elongated for reach, singles, and leverage on drives. Spin and surface are identical.
When does it ship? In stock and shipping now from our Great Neck warehouse. Limited run — once they're gone, they're gone.
Is the pink just cosmetic? Yep — the Ella Oh Pink is the signature colorway. Build and specs match the standard Friction Pro V2 Widebody 16mm.
Need Help Choosing?
Not sure between the widebody and the elongated, 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 — we'll point you straight.
