{"product_id":"friction-pro-v2-pickleball-paddle","title":"RPM Friction Pro V2 Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RPM Friction Pro V2 Series is built for players who want \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelite spin, aggressive shot shaping, and a strong blend of power and control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The V2 builds on the original Friction Pro by adding RPM’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAxial Carbon Layup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an enhanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEVA foam ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which RPM says improves spin, power, and the effective sweet spot. The line was co-designed with professional player James Ignatowich. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRPM combines its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonBite carbon-fiber surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Axial Carbon Layup, and Tri-Density Core construction to create a paddle that emphasizes spin while still maintaining stability and controllable power. According to RPM’s own lineup comparison, the Friction Pro V2 is its most spin-focused series. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe V2 lineup includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelongated, widebody, and hybrid flat-top shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with 14mm and 16mm options available depending on the model. Elongated models favor reach and aggressive play, while wider and hybrid shapes offer more forgiveness and stability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aggressive players who want maximum spin potential, strong shot-shaping ability, and enough power to attack from the baseline while still maintaining control around the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTournament Approval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRPM currently lists the Friction Pro V2 models as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Pickleball approved under the PBCoR .43 standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for USAP-sanctioned tournament play. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe V2 lineup includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV2 14mm Elongated — USAP PBCoR .43 approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV2 16mm Elongated — USAP PBCoR .43 approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV2 14mm Hybrid Flat Top — USAP PBCoR .43 approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV2 16mm Hybrid Flat Top — USAP PBCoR .43 approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV2 Ella Oh 16mm Widebody — USAP PBCoR .43 approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdditional signature\/color variants may be available depending on inventory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose the V2?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the Friction Pro V2 if your game relies heavily on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espin, topspin drives, shaped serves, dipping attacks, and aggressive control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Compared with RPM’s Q2, the V2 uses a honeycomb core with an EVA foam ring rather than a full-foam construction, giving it a different feel and making it the more spin-oriented option in RPM’s current lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RPM Pickleball","offers":[{"title":"16mm Elongated","offer_id":50471178633472,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"14mm Elongated","offer_id":50471178666240,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16mm Elongated - Ella Oh","offer_id":50471178699008,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm Widebody - Ella Oh","offer_id":50471178731776,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm Hybrid Flat Top","offer_id":50471178764544,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0982\/2976\/files\/V2_16mm_Elongated.png?v=1790561182","url":"https:\/\/courtstockpickleball.com\/products\/friction-pro-v2-pickleball-paddle","provider":"CourtStock Pickleball","version":"1.0","type":"link"}