RPM Friction Pro V2
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The RPM Friction Pro V2 is an updated version that offers more power and pop than the original Friction Pro while maintaining the Gen 3 feel that many high-level players prefer. The Friction Pro V2 currently comes in two models -- a 16mm James Ignatowich signature paddle and a 14mm Ryan Fu signature paddle.
In an interview with The Kitchen, Ignatowich said he has moved to China to be at the factory where RPM paddles are made, which has allowed him to be very hands-on and make small tweaks that ultimately impact performance. He compared the RPM Friction Pro V2 to an iPhone update -- it's not a complete overhaul, rather a 5-10% improvement from the original.
"With me in China I was able to really dial in the materials," he said.