Pickleball has evolved, and your gear should too. Whether you’re a weekend warrior looking to level up or a competitive player hunting for that extra edge, one name has been dominating the conversation on the courts: RPM Pickleball.
Founded and run by top-tier touring professionals, RPM isn't just another brand—it’s a direct response to what elite players demand out of their gear. And today, we’re spotlighting the absolute powerhouse of their lineup: the RPM Friction Pro V2.
Available now at Toby’s Sports, this lineup features elite hardware co-designed and tested by the pros themselves. Let's look at how the V2 takes your game to a whole new level.
Pro-Engineered Performance
The Friction Pro V2 was built in direct collaboration with world-class PPA touring professionals James Ignatowich and Ryan Fu. These elite athletes rely on this exact technology to compete at the highest level, bringing their direct on-court insights into the design.
The "Secret Sauce" Technologies:
- CarbonBite Surface: This is RPM’s signature. The ultra-gritty carbon fiber face grips the ball, allowing you to shape your shots, drive with heavy topspin, and put incredible pressure on your opponents.
- Axial Carbon Layup: This advanced construction delivers elite-level energy return. It provides that coveted "pop" on putaways without sacrificing the soft touch needed for resets.
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Tri-Density Core & EVA Foam Perimeter: By integrating specialized foam weighting around the perimeter, the V2 achieves a remarkably stable feel. It absorbs vibration on off-center hits and maximizes the sweet spot.
Find Your Shape: Two Pro-Approved Profiles
Instead of limiting yourself to one style, the RPM Friction Pro V2 comes in two distinct shapes, both available in 14mm and 16mm thicknesses. This allows you to choose the perfect blade geometry for your game, then pick the thickness that matches your preferred touch.
1. The Elongated Shape – The Choice for Aggression & Reach
The elongated profile is the signature setup trusted by both James Ignatowich and Ryan Fu in competition.
- The Feel: Mimicking a tennis racquet, the elongated face extends your leverage, providing extra reach at the kitchen and massive power on baseline drives and serves.
- The Match: It’s the ultimate weapon for aggressive players who want to dominate with reach and powerful topspin.
- Choose the 14mm version for lightning-fast maneuverability and pure pop, or go with the 16mm version for maximum stability and plush shock absorption.
2. The Widebody Shape – The Control Specialist
If your game is all about fast firefights and high-percentage placement, the widebody shape is engineered for supreme control.
- The Feel: By widening the face, this profile offers RPM’s largest and most forgiving sweet spot. It minimizes mishits, maximizes defensive resets, and enhances your hand speed during rapid volleys at the kitchen line.
- The Match: This is the ideal shape for doubles specialists who rely on consistency, dinks, and lightning-quick hand speed to win points.
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Just like the elongated, pick the 14mm core for aggressive pop and speed, or the 16mm core for that incredibly solid, controllable, and plush touch.
Why You’ll Love the Friction Pro V2
- Elite Player Approval: You are swinging the exact same technology tested and trusted by top-10 pros like James Ignatowich and Ryan Fu.
- Customized to You: Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, you get to select the perfect combination of shape (Elongated vs. Widebody) and thickness (14mm vs. 16mm) for your personal style.
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The Sweetest Spot: The updated EVA foam ring makes the paddle incredibly stable out of the box, no lead tape adjustments necessary.
Find Your Match at Toby's Sports
Ready to experience pro-level performance on the court? Whether you want the extended reach of the elongated shape or the massive sweet spot of the widebody, the right gear makes all the difference.
Visit your nearest Toby's Sports store or browse our online shop to find your perfect RPM paddle setup. Don't just play the game; master it.
Gear up, step onto the court, and let’s cook!
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About Quorum International Inc.
Quorum International Inc. (QII), the retail arm of Quorum Holdings Corporation, has been serving the Filipino athlete and sports enthusiast community for the past 47 years through a network of multi-brand, multi-category sports and fitness stores: Toby’s Sports, a sporting goods store; RUNNR, a running specialty store; and urbanAthletics, a cutting-edge street lifestyle store.
About Toby’s Sports
Toby’s Sports is the leading multi-brand sports retailer in the Philippines, having delivered the best in sports and fitness products to millions of Filipinos for 47 years. Established in 1978, Toby’s Sports is included in the Hall of Fame of Most Outstanding Retailers by the Philippine Retailers Association, as well as the Hall of Fame of Most Outstanding Filipino Franchisers by the Philippine Franchise Association. Toby’s Sports, which carries over 100,000 items from 160+ trusted brands in various sports, currently operates 63 stores across the Philippines, as well as an ecommerce store (www.tobys.com). For more information on Toby’s Sports, follow us in Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Andrea Tan
Head, Marketing and Customer Experience
Quorum International Inc.
Andrea.Tan@tobys.com
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