Same model, different version
RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm vs 16mm
Same hybrid shape; they differ on core thickness, weight and swingweight.
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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.
Core thickness
The Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm has the thinner core: 14mm against 16mm. Thinner cores generally hit harder with a firmer feel; thicker cores absorb more pace, which helps dinks and resets.
Weight
The Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm is 0.1 oz heavier: 7.9 oz against 7.8 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Swingweight
The Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm has the higher swingweight: 113.5 against 109. Higher swingweight means more plow-through on drives; the Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm's lower number means quicker hands in fast exchanges.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Shape: Both are hybrid shapes at 16.3" × 7.7".
- Twistweight: Twistweights are close: 6.7 for the Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm and 6.9 for the Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm.
- Handle: Both have a 5.5" handle.
- Face and core: Same face (carbonBite carbon fiber surface with Axial Carbon Layup) and core (tri-Density Core (three materials of varying density) with enhanced EVA foam ring).
- Price: Same price right now: $250 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21).
- Warranty: 12 months on both.
Who should pick which
Pick the
RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm
if…
- You want more pop and a firmer feel from the thinner 14mm core.
- You want quicker hands at the kitchen (swingweight 109).
Pick the
RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm
if…
- You play a soft game of dinks and resets and want the more absorbent 16mm core.
- You drive the ball and want more plow-through (swingweight 113.5).
- You want more forgiveness on off-center hits (twistweight 6.9).
Specs side by side
| Spec | RPMFriction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm | RPMFriction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $250 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) | $250 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $250 | $250 |
| Shape | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swingweight | 109 | 113.5 |
| Twistweight | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Length × width | 16.3" × 7.7" | 16.3" × 7.7" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.125" | 4.125" |
| Balance point | 24.35 cm | 24.5 cm |
| Face | CarbonBite carbon fiber surface with Axial Carbon Layup (Carbon) | CarbonBite carbon fiber surface with Axial Carbon Layup (Carbon) |
| Core | Tri-Density Core (three materials of varying density) with enhanced EVA foam ring | Tri-Density Core (three materials of varying density) with enhanced EVA foam ring |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Sold at | JustPaddles | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 25, 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.