Head to head
JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm vs RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm
Same 16mm core and hybrid shape; they differ on weight, handle, face and core, price and warranty.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Weight
The JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm is 0.2 oz heavier: 8.1 oz against 7.9 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Handle
The RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm has the longer handle: 5.5" against 5.25", which leaves more room for a two-handed backhand. Grip circumference is 4.25" on the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm and 4.125" on the RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm.
Face and core
Face: Textured carbon fiber (carbon) on the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm, CarbonBite carbon fiber surface with Axial Carbon Layup (carbon) on the RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm. Core: Not published against Tri-Density Core (three materials of varying density) with enhanced EVA foam ring.
Price
The RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm costs $50 less right now: $250 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $300 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 20).
Warranty
Warranty is 12 months (registration required) on the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm and 12 months on the RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 16mm core.
- Shape: Both are hybrid shapes at 16.3" × 7.7".
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm, so we can't compare it.
Who should pick which
Pick the
JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm
if…
Nothing in the published specs favors it. Choose it on looks, availability or which store you prefer.
Full specs and who it's forPick the
RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm
if…
- You hit two-handed backhands and want the longer 5.5" handle.
- You want to spend less: it is $50 cheaper right now.
Specs side by side
| Spec | JOOLAKosmos Pro V 16mm | RPMFriction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $300 at JustPaddles (Oct 20) | $250 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $300 | $250 |
| Shape | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | 113.5 |
| Twistweight | Not published | 6.9 |
| Length × width | 16.3" × 7.7" | 16.3" × 7.7" |
| Handle length | 5.25" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.125" |
| Balance point | Not published | 24.5 cm |
| Face | Textured carbon fiber (Carbon) | CarbonBite carbon fiber surface with Axial Carbon Layup (Carbon) |
| Core | Not published | Tri-Density Core (three materials of varying density) with enhanced EVA foam ring |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months (registration required) | 12 months |
| Sold at | JustPaddles | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Oct 20, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.