RPM
RPM Friction Pro - Elongated (16mm) V2 - James Ignatowich Signature
The RPM Friction Pro V2 is a 16mm elongated full-foam paddle co-engineered with John Kew and signed by James Ignatowich. Built for power-baseline players who want predictable feel, torsional stability and a connected hit through the sweet spot — ideal for intermediate-to-advanced players moving up from a control paddle.
🎁 Free gift: a Pickld Paddle Cover (worth $19.95) included with this paddle.
- Sydney-stocked — ships same day
- 30-day no-questions returns
- Sydney pickup available
Overview
The RPM Friction Pro V2 is the paddle James Ignatowich actually plays — a Gen 3, full-foam elongated build engineered for power-baseline players who want elite spin without giving up control. RPM's Axial Carbon Layup and a tuned EVA foam ring deliver one of the largest, most connected sweet spots on the market, with the torsional stability to hold up on off-centre hits.
Highlights
- Elite spin & power — CarbonBite carbon face built for heavy topspin and a lively pop off the baseline.
- Huge, stable sweet spot — Gen 3 tri-density core and EVA perimeter ring for forgiveness on mishits.
- 16mm control — the thicker core adds touch and dwell time for resets and dinks.
- Tournament-legal — USAP approved, PBCoR .43.
The pro behind it
Co-designed and signed by James Ignatowich, a top-10 world-ranked professional and one of the most recognisable players in the game. The V2 refines his original Friction Pro with a new carbon layup and an even bigger sweet spot.
Technical Specs
| Avg. weight | 224 g (7.9 oz) |
|---|---|
| Paddle area | 41.9 × 19.1 cm (16.5 × 7.5 in) |
| Thickness | 16 mm |
| Grip | 5.5 in length · 4.125 in circumference |
| Swing weight | 117 |
| Twist weight | 6.5 |
| Generation | Gen 3 |
|---|---|
| Core | Tri-density honeycomb + EVA foam |
| Face material | CarbonBite carbon fibre (Axial Carbon Layup) |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Perimeter system | EVA foam perimeter ring |
| Handle length | 5.5 in |
Shipping & returns
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $150. Flat $9.99 under $150 ($19.99 for bulky items like nets and ball machines). Dispatched same or next business day from our Sydney warehouse. Sydney pickup available.
Returns. 30-day returns on unused gear in original condition. If a paddle doesn't suit your game, send it back and we'll help match you to one that does.
Warranty
Reviews
- 01
Curated, not stocked
Every paddle in the catalogue plays. None made it here by accident.
- 02
Australian-stocked
Shipped from Sydney. No 4-week US import wait, no surprise customs.
- 03
Player-tested
Hit on real Sydney courts before listing. Specs verified, claims trimmed.
- 04
30-day returns
If the paddle doesn't suit your game, send it back. We'll match you to one that does.
