JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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
- 86Power92
- 88Control86
- 92Spin94
- 84Forgiveness84
- 86Sweet spot86
- 86Stability88
- 78Maneuverability72
- 82Pop88
- 86Touch82
- 88Consistency86
- 74Swing weight80
- 84Twist weight86
- 54Launch angle60
- 84Plow through88
- 74Softness74
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 | RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $249.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86 | 86.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon friction | CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup |
| Core material | Propulsion core with foam edge | Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring |
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 verdict
The Mod platform splits the difference between Perseus control and Magnus power. Spin 92 with control 88 is a rare pairing, and the 16.3 in hybrid keeps hand speed usable.
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 power: RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 scores 92 against 86 for JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($250 vs $249.99) that it should not break the tie.
Power
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).
Pop
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Swing weight
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
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 (85.7 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Mod TA-15 3S 16, elongated on the Friction Pro Elongated V2.
- Stability
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.9 vs 85 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Mod TA-15 3S 16, elongated on the Friction Pro Elongated V2.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.2 vs 86.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Mod TA-15 3S 16, elongated on the Friction Pro Elongated V2.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (78.5 vs 78.9 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Mod TA-15 3S 16, elongated on the Friction Pro Elongated V2.
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
Take JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 if you want maneuverability (+6), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 review →RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Take RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 if you want power (+6), pop (+6), swing weight (+6). 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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 86), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16, at 114 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 or the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 measures 92 on power against 86 for JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 at 88 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 92 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon friction face on JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon friction 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 Mod TA-15 3S 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 114) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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 power by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $250 vs $249.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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