RPM Jade vs Friction Pro V2: Which RPM to Buy (2026)
Last updated: September 2026
RPM's durable-grit foam paddle against its CarbonBite power line. Both take code PRH.
Buy the RPM Jade if you want a face built to keep its grit and a lighter foam paddle: the Jade Widebody 16mm swings at 107 against the Friction Pro Widebody V2's 111, on a SICmatrix silicon-carbide surface. Buy the Friction Pro V2 if you like a hotter, firmer hit: it is $17 cheaper, scores 8.9 against the Jade's 8.75, and carries the higher twist weight (7.2 vs 6.9). Both are RPM, both are USAP approved, and both take code PRH for 15% off: Jade $269.99 → $229.49, Friction Pro V2 $249.99 → $212.49.
How we tested
Every paddle we cover goes through the same on-court protocol - individual play, head-to-head comparisons, and tournament use before anything gets written down. Every paddle below has a full review on the site; click through to see scores, specs, and the deal we found for each.
The rankings
Each category below links to the full review for that paddle.
- a lighter swing (107 (RPM) vs 111 swing weight)
- more forgiveness (8.8 vs 8.6)
- to spend $17 less
- more stability on off-center hits (7.2 vs 6.9 (RPM) twist weight)
- more forgiveness (8.8 vs 8.6)
- to spend $17 less ($212.49 with PRH)
- more stability on off-center hits (7.2 vs 6.9 (RPM) twist weight)
- a lighter swing (107 (RPM) vs 111 swing weight)
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The short version
- Jade: MPP floating full-foam core, EVA perimeter, SICmatrix silicon-carbide face. RPM's durable-grit paddle. $229.49 with PRH.
- Friction Pro V2: polypropylene core with foam and an enhanced EVA ring, Axial Carbon layup with a CarbonBite face. RPM's power line. $212.49 with PRH.
- Both USAP approved. Both 15% off with code PRH at rpmpb.com.
Widebody: Jade 16mm vs Friction Pro Widebody V2 16mm
The Jade is the quicker paddle: four points lighter on swing weight and a third of an ounce lighter in the hand, which you feel in fast exchanges at the kitchen. The Friction Pro V2 is the more planted one, with the highest twist weight of any RPM widebody we list and more pop off the CarbonBite face.
- Jade Widebody 16mm: 7.8 oz · 107 swing weight · 6.9 twist weight · spin 9.2 · 8.75 overall · $229.49 with PRH.
- Friction Pro Widebody V2 16mm: 8.16 oz · 111 swing weight · 7.2 twist weight · 2,296 RPM · 8.9 overall · $212.49 with PRH.
Elongated: Jade 16mm vs Friction Pro Elongated V2
Same twist weight, so the stability off-center is a wash. The Jade swings three points lighter; the Friction Pro Elongated has more serve pace and is the reach specialist in RPM's range.
- Jade Elongated 16mm: 7.8 oz · 112 swing weight · 6.2 twist weight · 8.7 overall · $229.49 with PRH.
- Friction Pro Elongated V2 16mm: 7.9 oz · 115 swing weight · 6.2 twist weight · 2,279 RPM · 8.9 overall · $212.49 with PRH.
Which face do you want?
This is the real decision. CarbonBite is a textured carbon face: plenty of bite new, and it wears the way carbon faces do. SICmatrix is RPM's answer to that, a silicon-carbide surface designed to hold its texture longer. If you play four or five times a week and have felt a paddle go slick after a few months, the Jade is the RPM built for you.
Price with code PRH
Jade lists at $269.99 and Friction Pro V2 at $249.99. Code PRH takes 15% off both at rpmpb.com: $229.49 for any Jade, $212.49 for any Friction Pro V2. It is a standing partner code with no expiry date. Full details on our RPM promo code page, and every Jade variant side by side in our Jade comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RPM Jade better than the Friction Pro V2?
For grit life and a lighter swing, yes: the Jade uses RPM's SICmatrix durable-grit face and swings at 107 against 111. The Friction Pro V2 scores slightly higher on our card (8.9 vs 8.75) and hits hotter. Both are $229.49 and $212.49 with code PRH.
What is the RPM discount code?
PRH. It takes 15% off at rpmpb.com: Jade $269.99 → $229.49, Friction Pro V2 $249.99 → $212.49.
Are the Jade and Friction Pro V2 USAP approved?
Yes, both are USAP approved in our listings. The Friction Pro Widebody V2 is also UPA-A approved.
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