Head to head
RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16mm
Same 16mm core and elongated 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 Hyperion 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
Both have a 5.5" handle. Grip circumference is 4.125" on the RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm and 4.25" on the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16mm.
Face and core
Face: CarbonBite carbon fiber surface with Axial Carbon Layup (carbon) on the RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm, Textured carbon fiber (carbon) on the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16mm. Core: Tri-Density Core (three materials of varying density) with enhanced EVA foam ring against PP core + CF + EVA foam.
Price
The RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm costs $50 less right now: $250 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $300 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 20).
Warranty
Warranty is 12 months on the RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm and 12 months (registration required) on the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16mm.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 16mm core.
- Shape: Both are elongated shapes at 16.5" × 7.5".
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16mm, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16mm, so we can't compare it.
Who should pick which
Pick the
RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm
if…
- You want to spend less: it is $50 cheaper right now.
Pick the
JOOLA Hyperion 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 forSpecs side by side
| Spec | RPMFriction Pro V2 Elongated 16mm | JOOLAHyperion Pro V 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $250 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) | $300 at JustPaddles (Oct 20) |
| List price | $250 | $300 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swingweight | 117 | Not published |
| Twistweight | 6.5 | Not published |
| Length × width | 16.5" × 7.5" | 16.5" × 7.5" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.125" | 4.25" |
| Balance point | 24.7 cm | Not published |
| Face | CarbonBite carbon fiber surface with Axial Carbon Layup (Carbon) | Textured carbon fiber (Carbon) |
| Core | Tri-Density Core (three materials of varying density) with enhanced EVA foam ring | PP core + CF + EVA foam |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months (registration required) |
| Sold at | JustPaddles | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 20, 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.