JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power92
- 86Control86
- 90Spin94
- 84Forgiveness84
- 86Sweet spot86
- 88Stability88
- 72Maneuverability72
- 84Pop88
- 84Touch82
- 88Consistency86
- 78Swing weight80
- 84Twist weight86
- 54Launch angle60
- 88Plow through88
- 72Softness74
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 | RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $249.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 | 86.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup |
| Core material | Propulsion Core with foam edge | Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring |
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 verdict
The James Ignatowich signature build is an unapologetic attack paddle: 16.5 in of reach, a grippy CarbonBite face and a tri-density core that launches drives without giving up the sweet spot the first V2 lacked.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is launch angle: RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 scores 60 against 54 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, consistency, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($250 vs $249.99) that it should not break the tie.
Launch angle
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 6 points (60 vs 54).
Power
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Spin
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Pop
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Agassi Pro 16, elongated on the Friction Pro Elongated V2.
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 85 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Agassi Pro 16, elongated on the Friction Pro Elongated V2.
- Spin
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.5 vs 86.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Agassi Pro 16, elongated on the Friction Pro Elongated V2.
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77.5 vs 78.9 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Agassi Pro 16, elongated on the Friction Pro Elongated V2.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Take RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 if you want launch angle (+6), power (+4), spin (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.3 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — launch angle — RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 measures 92 on power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. That comes from a 16 mm Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 at 86 versus 86. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 scores 94 for spin off its CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0.009999999999990905 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2: 16 mm Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring core with a CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads on launch angle by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $250 vs $249.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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