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RPM Paddles Explained: Q2, Friction Pro and Jade

RPM designs paddles to help players maximise spin, speed and shot variety. Its current range centres on three full foam paddles, each with a clear personality.

The Short Answer

  • Q2 for stable, predictable power and forgiveness.
  • Friction Pro V2 for spin and a huge sweet spot, built on RPM's Paddle of the Year.
  • Jade for elite spin that lasts, with explosive pop.

RPM Q2

The Q2 is the launch model of RPM's Q Series, developed with renowned paddle engineer and reviewer John Kew. It refines full foam construction by tuning foam density, firmness and rebound in targeted areas for torsional stability, broad forgiveness and a firm, connected feel.

RPM Friction Pro V2

The original Friction Pro was named 2025 Paddle of the Year. The V2, designed alongside top 10 professional James Ignatowich, adds RPM's Axial Carbon Layup and an enhanced EVA foam ring for responsiveness, stability and forgiveness, with the CarbonBite surface and a tri density core. RPM describes it as having one of the largest sweet spots on the market.

RPM Jade

The Jade is built around one obsession: spin that lasts. Its SICmatrix silicon carbide surface is designed to hold its grit far longer, over an MPP floating core surrounded by soft EVA foam that resists dead spots over time.

Which RPM Is Right for You?

Choose the Q2 if you want power you can rely on and the widest choice of shapes. Choose the Friction Pro V2 for spin plus forgiveness. Choose the Jade if spin is your weapon and you want it to last. Not sure on thickness? Read our 14mm vs 16mm guide.

Shop the full RPM range at Love Pickle ProShop, shipped worldwide.

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