The RPM Friction Pro V2 utilizes new technology to improve upon 2025’s paddle of the year, the RPM Friction Pro. The V2 includes RPM’s new Axial Carbon Layup, coupled with an enhanced EVA foam ring to generate elite spin & power and enhance the biggest sweet spot on the market. Co-designed and built by James Ignatowich, a top 10 world-ranked professional pickleball player, the RPM Friction Pro line was engineered with professional, advanced play in mind. RPM LABS has combined its CarbonBite Surface, Axial Carbon Layup, and Tri-Density Core technologies to engineer revolutionary performance for every player.

The Friction Pro’s hybrid shape splits the difference between elongated and widebody play. It keeps enough added length for reach on high balls and volley attacks, while a wider face preserves the broad, forgiving sweet spot that widebody players rely on. The flat top profile squares off the head of the paddle, distributing mass toward the top of the face for added stability and plow-through on drives. With a thinner 14MM core, this high-performance paddle delivers immense power generation and faster rebound speed, paired with elite maneuverability. The Friction Pro 14MM Hybrid Flat Top is designed for players who want aggression, pop, and maneuverability without giving up the forgiveness of a wider face.