RPM Friction Pro V2 – Ryan Fu signature paddle
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- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $249.99
Our take on the Friction Pro V2 Elongated
The Ryan Fu version of the RPM Friction Pro V2 is a 14mm elongated paddle that offers slightly more pop and maneuverability than the 16mm model. It also comes in a sleek light-blue and black colorway that is sure to turn heads at the courts.
Is the Friction Pro V2 Elongated worth $249.99?
Yes, if you like the Friction Pro V2. At $249.99 it sits in the high price range, and this thinner-core edition keeps the V2’s extra power over the original with slightly more pop and maneuverability than the James Ignatowich model.
Who should buy the Friction Pro V2 Elongated?
Players who want the Friction Pro V2’s classic Gen 3 feel with a bit more hand speed. The Ryan Fu edition is the thinner V2 in a light-blue and black colorway, so it plays like the V2 and suits players who want more pop and maneuverability.
Buy it if
- You want V2 power with extra maneuverability
- You want more pop than the original Friction Pro
- You want elite spin from a gritty surface
- You want a light-blue and black colorway
Skip it if
- You want the plushest feel on dinks
- You prefer the thicker James Ignatowich model
- You want maximum control on resets
- You need a UPA-A approved paddle
How does the Friction Pro V2 Elongated play?
It plays like the Friction Pro V2, with more power and pop than the original and a solid Gen 3 feel. The thinner core adds a little pop and maneuverability compared with the James Ignatowich model, and the gritty surface delivers elite spin for players who shape the ball. Soft shots take more dialing in than on the original.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Friction Pro V2 Elongated?
Its biggest edge is extra pop and maneuverability on top of V2 power. The main cost is touch on soft shots, where the original Friction Pro is better.
Strengths
- V2 power with extra pop and maneuverability
- Classic Gen 3 feel
- Elite spin from the gritty surface
- Distinct light-blue and black colorway
Trade-offs
- Less plush on dinks and drops than the original
- Original Friction Pro resets more softly
- Less raw power than Boomstik or RPM Q2
Closest match we’ve tested
RPM Friction Pro V2 – Ryan Fu signature paddle vs JOOLA 3S Dual
Same elongated shape, same 16mm Gen 3 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 119
- Twist Weight
- 6.4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
15% off with code KITCHEN
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 121
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- UPA-A
15% off with KITCHEN
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Questions people ask about the Friction Pro V2 Elongated
Is the Ryan Fu RPM Friction Pro V2 worth $249.99?
Yes, if you like the Friction Pro V2. It's a 14mm take on a paddle with more power than the original Friction Pro and a classic Gen 3 feel.
How thick is the Ryan Fu RPM Friction Pro V2?
14mm. It's the thinner, elongated Friction Pro V2 in a sleek light-blue and black colorway that's sure to turn heads at the courts.
Should I get the Ryan Fu RPM Friction Pro V2 or the James Ignatowich version?
Choose by feel. The 14mm Ryan Fu edition has a little more pop and maneuverability than the 16mm James Ignatowich model.
Does the Ryan Fu RPM Friction Pro V2 have good spin?
Yes. It has the same gritty surface texture as the original Friction Pro, so it delivers elite-level spin for players who like to shape the ball.
Is the Ryan Fu RPM Friction Pro V2 USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
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How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The Friction Pro V2 Elongated measured power 84, spin 92, swing weight 119 and twist weight 6.4.
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