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strengths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwellZone Sweet-Spot Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwellZone technology is designed to increase contact time between the ball and the paddle while expanding the sweet spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis more enveloping feel helps to better control available power and provides more forgiveness on off-center hits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-Density Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tri-Density core combines several material densities to improve the stability and solidity of the paddle out to the edges of the face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis construction aims to offer explosive energy transfer while maintaining a more uniform response over a larger hitting 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absorption, which helps maintain a more controllable feel despite the paddle's high offensive potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor what type of player?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RPM Friction Pro V2 Ella Oh Pink 16 mm will be particularly suitable for the player seeking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elots of spin;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh but controllable power;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore reach thanks to the elongated shape;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood stability during fast exchanges;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea generous sweet spot;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea softer feel than a 14 mm version;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea handle suited for two-handed backhands;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea paddle oriented toward aggressive and competitive play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly interesting for players who like to dictate the pace with their drives while maintaining enough control for transition play and kitchen exchanges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 16 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape: Elongated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 16.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 7.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle length: 5.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle circumference: 4.125 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The V2 version notably adds the Axial Carbon Layup and an improved EVA foam ring to increase spin, power, and the size of the sweet spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower, control, and stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its 16mm core, this version provides more stability, dwell time, and shock absorption than a thinner version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly well-suited for players who want to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattack with power;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaintain good stability in fast exchanges;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenerate high spin;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebenefit from a generous sweet spot;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaintain control at high speeds;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eenjoy a softer, more forgiving feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Friction Pro V2 16mm remains very offensive, but its construction allows for better control of the available power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonBite surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Friction Pro V2 uses CarbonBite technology developed by RPM LABS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis carbon fiber surface is designed to maximize friction with the ball in order to produce a very high level of spin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt particularly enhances:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaggressive topspins;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslices;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroll volleys;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavy drives;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattacks requiring high precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpin is one of the key features of the Friction Pro V2 range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwellZone Sweet-Spot Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwellZone technology is designed to increase the contact time between the ball and the paddle face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis construction helps create a very generous sweet spot while providing a softer, more controlled feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt specifically allows for better management of drops, resets, and transition shots while maintaining a significant power reserve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-Density Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tri-Density core combines three materials of different densities to improve the stability of the paddle all the way to the edges of the face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis technology aims to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexpand the sweet spot;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincrease solidity on off-center hits;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimprove energy transfer;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprovide a more uniform response;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaintain explosive power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAxial Carbon Layup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe V2 version adds RPM’s Axial Carbon Layup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis arrangement of carbon fibers is designed to improve energy transmission, face flex, and the paddle's ability to generate spin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the improved EVA foam ring, this construction provides more power and stability without sacrificing control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElongated shape for more reach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its dimensions of 16.5\" by 7.5\", the Friction Pro V2 offers excellent reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elongated shape is particularly appealing for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingles players;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattacks on high balls;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoffensive volleys;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrives from the baseline;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplayers coming from tennis;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethose looking for more leverage on their shots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 5.5\" handle also provides enough space for players using a two-handed backhand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor what type of player?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RPM Friction Pro V2 16mm will be particularly suitable for players looking 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