RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody
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- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $249.99
Our take on the Friction Pro Widebody
Many people (us included) were asking RPM for a widebody version of the Friction Pro V2, and they delivered with a paddle that plays as good as it looks. The pink colorway is a collaboration with rising junior player Ella Oh, and both the 14mm and 16mm models deliver great stability and maneuverability while maintaining the elite power that the V2 has become known for. The 14mm model delivers slightly more pop in hands battles at the net.
Is the Friction Pro Widebody worth $249.99?
Yes, if you want a widebody that keeps the V2’s power. At $249.99 it sits in the high price range, and it adds great stability and maneuverability in the shape many players had been asking RPM for.
Who should buy the Friction Pro Widebody?
Players who want the Friction Pro V2’s power and Gen 3 feel in a more forgiving shape. The high twist weight and lighter swing suit hands battles at the net, and the pink colorway is a collaboration with junior player Ella Oh.
Buy it if
- You want V2 power in a widebody shape
- You want stability with quick hands
- You want a bigger sweet spot than elongated
- You like the pink Ella Oh colorway
Skip it if
- You want elongated reach and leverage
- You want the most raw power possible
- You need a UPA-A approved paddle
How does the Friction Pro Widebody play?
It swings at 110, lighter than the elongated V2 at 119, with a high 7.2 twist weight for stability. Power stays strong for a widebody, and the 14mm version gives slightly more pop in hands battles at the net. The shape also makes it easier to keep consistent.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Friction Pro Widebody?
Its biggest edge is stability and quick hands with the V2’s power intact. The main cost is less reach than the elongated V2.
Strengths
- Great stability and maneuverability
- V2 power carried into a widebody shape
- Quick hands at a 110 swing weight
- Optional 14mm for extra pop
Trade-offs
- Less reach than the elongated V2
- Slightly stiffer feel than the original Friction Pro
- 16mm gives up pop versus the 14mm
Closest match we’ve tested
RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody vs Franklin C45 Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius
Same widebody shape, same 16mm Gen 3 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 110
- Twist Weight
- 7.2
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
15% off with code KITCHEN
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 7.6 oz
- Swing Weight
- 99
- Twist Weight
- 6.2
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
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Questions people ask about the Friction Pro Widebody
Is the RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody worth $249.99?
Yes, if you want a widebody that keeps the V2's power. It adds great stability and maneuverability, and it's the shape many players, us included, had been asking RPM for.
Should I get the 14mm or 16mm RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody?
The 14mm if you want a little extra pop in hands battles at the net. Both thicknesses play well overall, so pick based on how much pop you want.
Is there a pink RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody?
Yes. The pink colorway is a collaboration with rising junior player Ella Oh, and the V2 also comes in several other colorways.
What is the swing weight of the RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody?
110, which is medium. It swings lighter than the elongated Friction Pro V2 at 119, and it has a high twist weight of 7.2.
Is the RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
What are some RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody alternatives?
Franklin C45 Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius
Power 79Spin 80
16mm Gen 3 · Swing weight 99
Franklin Red, White & Blue C45 Dynasty
Power 75Spin 78
16mm Gen 3 · Swing weight 117
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 Widebody measured power 79, spin 95, swing weight 110 and twist weight 7.2.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.