{"product_id":"rpm-friction-pro-v2-widebody-16mm-pickleball-paddle-ella-oh-pink-signature","title":"RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody 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\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:26px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eRPM Friction Pro V2 — Widebody 16mm, Ella Oh Pink Signature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCarbonBite\u003c\/strong\u003e face and \u003cstrong\u003eAxial Carbon Layup\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver the spin RPM is named for, while the \u003cstrong\u003eTri-Density Core\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\u003eDoubles 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.\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 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.\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 grabs the ball late for heavy topspin and biting slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastest hands in the line:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 110 swing weight is the lowest of any Friction Pro V2 shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnormous stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.3 twist weight means off-center balls still go where you aimed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull 8-inch face:\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum forgiveness across the widest hitting surface RPM offers.\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\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;\"\u003eWidebody\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;\"\u003e110\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;\"\u003e7.3\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 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;\"\u003e8 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;\"\u003eBalance Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e243 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f9e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eUSAP approved (PBCoR .43, Professional Level)\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\u003eNext 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.\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 play mostly doubles, want elite spin with maximum forgiveness, and value hand speed over reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you play singles or want the extra leverage on drives — take the Elongated instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e the most forgiving Friction Pro V2, with none of the spin given up.\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 wide and hybrid-shape 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;\"\u003eSwing Wt\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 Widebody 16mm (this paddle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eSpin + forgiveness\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\/rpm-friction-pro-v2-elongated-16mm-ella-oh-pink\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm — Ella Oh Pink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eSame paddle, more reach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e$249.99\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\/rpm-q2-16mm-elongated-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRPM Q2 16mm Widebody\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003eFull-foam control build\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\/selkirk-labs-boomstik-16mm-pickleball-paddle-widebody\" style=\"color:#2b6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSelkirk LABS Boomstik Widebody\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;\"\u003ePremium raw power\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's 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 — USAP approved under the PBCoR .43 standard, so you're cleared for USAP sanctioned play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidebody or Elongated?\u003c\/strong\u003e Widebody for doubles, hand speed, and forgiveness. Elongated for reach, singles, and leverage on drives. Spin and surface are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e In stock and shipping now from our Great Neck warehouse. Limited run — once they're gone, they're gone.\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 match the standard Friction Pro V2 Widebody 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 widebody and the elongated, 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'll point you straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52441840681258,"sku":"RPM-FPV2-16W-ELLAOH-PNK","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/Friction_Pro_V2_Ella_16W_-_Front.png?v=1788177851","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/rpm-friction-pro-v2-widebody-16mm-pickleball-paddle-ella-oh-pink-signature","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}