Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm is the thinner sibling of the 16mm hybrid: $249.99 or $212.49 with PRH 15%. Brand pitch is more pop, faster rebound, easier hands. Independent SW/TW is still thin — we score power/pop up and control/forgiveness down vs the 16mm hybrid. Preorder / first-run ship window on the PDP. Start 16mm unless you already like a thin, lively face.
PRH The Verdict
Same hybrid outline as the 16mm — hotter, less pillow.
The red face is the 14. Do not buy it thinking it is a softer 16. After thorough on-court evaluation, the RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm is a strong fit for players who want friction pro hybrid pop and a thinner, faster face — see category scores below for power, control, spin, and feel.
If you're comparing it against other foam-core paddles, it's one of several great foam core paddles we've played this year.
PRH Specs
| Price (with code) | $212.49 with code PRH |
| Stock Price | $249.99 |
| Shape | Hybrid (flat top) |
| Thickness | 14mm |
| Core | Tri-density / foam-assisted with enhanced EVA ring (Friction Pro V2) |
| Face | Axial Carbon Layup + CarbonBite |
| Weight | Brand family ~7.9 oz class (no independent static yet) |
| Grip Length | 5.5" class (Friction Pro V2 family) |
| Swing Weight | Not independently listed yet |
Performance Scores
PRH On-Court Feel
Same Friction Pro V2 chassis as the 16mm hybrid — CarbonBite, Axial Carbon, EVA ring — in 14mm. That usually means a quicker ball off the face and less shock absorption on a block.\n\nIf the 16mm hybrid is the doubles Friction Pro, this is the put-away version of that shape. Resets will ask more of your hands. My brother would only take the 14 if he already lives in thin cores.
Performance & Testing
The RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm went through our standard on-court protocol - drills, rec play, and at least one tournament match. Scores reflect consensus feedback, not a single reviewer's opinion.
Grit & Durability
Same grit-wear story as other Friction Pro V2 faces. Same PRH 15%. Confirm 14mm in the cart — the 16mm hybrid is a different SKU at the same price.
Who It's For
Aggressive doubles players who already like 14mm pop and want a hybrid instead of elongated.\n\nSkip if you want the calmer Friction Pro hybrid — that is the 16mm. Skip if you want Q2 foam.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- More pop than the 16mm hybrid
- Same $212.49 PRH 15% ticket
- Hybrid face + flat top without 16mm thickness
- Faster hands story than elongated V2
- Clear visual vs the teal 16mm
Cons
- Less control/dwell than 16mm hybrid
- No independent SW/TW yet
- First-run / preorder ship window
- Easy to order the wrong thickness at the same price
- Not Q2 foam
Bottom Line
The hot Friction Pro hybrid. Most people should still start 16mm.
PRH → $212.49. Red/orange graphic is the 14. Teal 16mm if you want more dwell.\n\nNew to RPM? Q2 Widebody first.
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Common questions
14mm or 16mm Friction Pro Hybrid?
Start 16mm. Take 14mm only if you already like a thinner, hotter face.
RPM promo code?
PRH — 15% off. $249.99 → $212.49.
Is the RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm a good paddle?
The hot Friction Pro hybrid. Most people should still start 16mm. Our overall score is 8.7/10. Best for: Players who want Friction Pro hybrid pop and a thinner, faster face. Read the full review for category scores, cons, and who should skip it.
What shape is the RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm?
It is listed as Hybrid (flat top) at 14mm with a Tri-density / foam-assisted with enhanced EVA ring (Friction Pro V2) core. Shape drives reach, hand speed, and sweet-spot size more than brand marketing claims.
How much does the RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm cost with PRH?
List price is $249.99; with PRH you pay $212.49. Prices can change on the brand site — we update reviews when we catch a shift.
Is the RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm tournament legal?
Our notes from testing: USAP PBCoR .43 (Friction Pro V2 family). If you play sanctioned events, double-check the current list on USA Pickleball or your tour before you buy.
Who is the RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm for?
Players who want Friction Pro hybrid pop and a thinner, faster face
How much spin does the RPM Friction Pro V2 Hybrid Flat Top 14mm generate?
We list spin around Peer class ~2,250–2,300 (Friction Pro V2 — not a new lab page) from a conservative peer band for this face and shape — not a number we measured in-house yet.