RPM

RPM Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated

An elongated advanced-player platform designed to combine top-end power and spin with a stable 16mm feel and a broad effective sweet spot.

Best for players who want aggressive drives and high-ball attacks without giving up all of the control needed for resets and kitchen touch.

Illustrated product card for RPM Friction Pro V2 — illustration — Stylised paddle illustration

Type	All-court
Shape	elongated
Core	Tri-density core with enhanced EVA foam ring, 16mm
Face	CarbonBite carbon surface / axial carbon layup
Reference price	$249.99
Price note	Official RPM / athlete product pages; verify edition and availability
Level	3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
Traits	Power, Spin, Reach, Stability
Used by / line	James Ignatowich, Ella Oh · James Ignatowich competition choice; Ella Oh signature editions

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How the Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated plays

The RPM Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated is a balanced all-court paddle. On our 0–10 comparison scale its strongest traits are power and spin. Its elongated shape adds reach and leverage for power and spin, but the sweet spot sits higher and rewards consistent contact. Its 16 mm core leans toward control and dwell.

It is aimed at 3.5–5.0 players. It is not the very fastest paddle in hand at the net. It sits in the premium price tier — confirm the current price at the source before buying. It is part of the James Ignatowich, Ella Oh · James Ignatowich competition choice; Ella Oh signature editions.

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James Ignatowich

Modern power, quick hands, and aggressive transitions

The elongated 16mm build preserves reach and aggressive drive power while giving his high-speed game enough stability to reset and counter.

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Ella Oh

Precocious all-court junior with compact technique and fearless point construction

The line offers elongated or widebody shapes and 14mm or 16mm cores, allowing the equipment to follow her growth rather than locking a junior into one extreme setup.

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