RPM Friction Pro 16mm Elongated V2 | plush control, reach & elite spin

The V2 build takes everything players loved about Friction Pro and turns it up: more stability, a bigger sweet spot, and the same nasty ball bite—perfect for confident counters and heavy, dipping drives. Co-designed with James Ignatowich, it’s the competition choice in the Friction Pro line’s elongated shape.

What’s new in V2

• Axial Carbon Layup + enhanced EVA foam ring for extra pop, spin and forgiveness across the face.

• Tri-Density Core + CarbonBite surface carried over and tuned by RPM LABS for that controlled “held on the paddle” feel.

Why you’ll love it

• 16 mm core = plush stability. Smoother feel on blocks and resets without giving up put-away power.

• Elongated reach & leverage. Extra length helps on high balls, overheads and singles pressure.

• Serious spin potential. RPM markets the Friction Pro family at 2300+ rpm spin capability.

• Pro-ready build. The 16 mm Elongated is Ignatowich’s competition paddle of choice.

Specs (from RPM)

• Core thickness: 16 mm

• Average weight: 7.9 oz (≈ 224 g)

• Swing weight / Twist weight: 117 / 7.4

• Length / Width: 16.5″ × 7.5″ (≈ 419 × 191 mm)

• Handle length: 5.5″ (≈ 140 mm)

• Grip circumference: 4.125″ (≈ 105 mm)

• Surface: Carbon fiber (raw-carbon/“CarbonBite”)

• Registered approval note: USAP PBCoR .43 (manufacturer listing).

Who it suits

• Doubles controllers & counter-punchers who want a calmer, more forgiving strike in hand battles.

• Singles / ex-tennis players who like added reach and leverage with controllable power.

The tech, in plain English

• CarbonBite raw-carbon + Axial Carbon Layup: grippy face and directional carbon plies work together to “grab” the ball for confident topspin and slice.

• DwellZone construction: tuned layup to lengthen ball hold and expand the sweet spot.

• Tri-Density Core: three material densities under the hood keep the face stable all the way to the edges.