RPM

RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm Pickleball Paddle

The Friction Pro 14mm Elongated V2 is Ryan Fu's competition paddle: an elongated shape and thin 14mm core tuned for reach, explosive pop and tour-level spin. Best for aggressive baseliners and singles players who want maximum extension and fast ball speed.

Pre-order
$358.00incl. GST · free Australia-wide shipping

🎁 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 builds on 2025's paddle of the year, chasing the same thing that made the first one special: serious spin and easy power off a genuinely big sweet spot. RPM rebuilt it around a new Axial Carbon Layup with an EVA foam ring around the face, over the CarbonBite carbon surface and Tri-Density core. Co-designed with James Ignatowich, so it is tuned for advanced, aggressive play.

The Hybrid Flat Top shape splits the difference between elongated and widebody. You keep enough length for reach on volleys and high balls, while the wider face holds onto that forgiving sweet spot, and the squared-off flat top pushes mass toward the top of the head for extra stability and plow-through on drives. At 14mm this is the punchier build: faster rebound, more pop and sharper maneuverability, for players who like to take the ball on early without giving up the forgiveness of a wider face.

Specs

  • Shape: Hybrid, flat top
  • Core thickness: 14mm
  • Surface: CarbonBite carbon fibre
  • Average weight: 7.8oz
  • Swing weight: 109, twist weight: 6.7
  • Length: 16.3 in, width: 7.7 in
  • Grip: 5.5 in length, 4.125 in circumference
  • Balance point: 243.5mm
  • USAP approved (PBCoR .43), professional level
Technical Specs
Specs
Avg. weight221 g (7.8 oz)
Paddle area41.9 × 19.1 cm (16.5 × 7.5 in)
Thickness14 mm
Grip5.5 in length · 4.125 in circumference
Swing weight113
Twist weight6.2
Spin (RPM)2300+
Construction details
GenerationGen 3
CoreTri-density honeycomb + EVA foam (Axial Carbon Layup)
Face materialCarbonBite carbon fibre
ShapeElongated
Perimeter systemEVA foam ring
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
RPM paddles are covered by RPM's manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects. If something isn't right, contact Pickld and we'll handle the warranty claim for you.
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.