RPM
RPM Friction Pro v2 Widebody 16mm
Independent paddle review with side-by-side ratings.
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RPM Friction Pro v2 Widebody 16mm
Gen 3 · 202616mm coreWidebody ✔ USAP approved
The quick read: a Gen 3 power-first paddle built to finish points. The low swing weight keeps your hands fast at the net, and the spin sits in the upper tier.
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The numbers that actually matter
Independently measured — by Pickleball Studio and/or John Kew, not our own testing. Bars show where this paddle sits vs. the typical range.
🌀 Spin2,289 RPM
Strong spin — upper tier of what we’ve measured.
1,6002,400
⚡ Swing weight113
Low-mid — quick hands with a balanced feel.
105 (quick)125 (heavy)
🎯 Twist weight7.21
Very forgiving — excellent stability on off-center hits.
5.07.5 (forgiving)
⚖️ Static weight8.11 oz
Heavy — maximum power and stability, with more arm fatigue.
7.68.4
16mm
Core
234mm
Balance
5.5"
Handle
Gen 3
Build
Power
Category
RFP's take — our interpretation of the measured data
Who should actually swing it?
RPM positions the Friction Pro v2 Widebody 16mm as a power-first paddle built to finish points. The measured numbers back that up: the low swing weight keeps your hands fast at the net, and the spin sits in the upper tier.
✅ Great for: players who want to end points with pace and plow-through.
⛔ Look elsewhere if: you want maximum hand speed and a soft touch at the net.
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