RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Coral Pro 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
- 92Power90
- 86Control90
- 94Spin93
- 84Forgiveness89
- 86Sweet spot90
- 88Stability89
- 72Maneuverability75
- 88Pop84
- 82Touch88
- 86Consistency90
- 80Swing weight76
- 86Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle55
- 88Plow through85
- 74Softness84
Specs
| $250 | Price | $240 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 6.9 |
| elongated | Shape | hybrid |
| CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup | Surface | High-grit textured carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 84 against 74 for RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, plow through, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($240 vs $250) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Touch
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
Launch angle
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 5 points (60 vs 55).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want softness (+10), touch (+6), forgiveness (+5). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Take RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 if you want launch angle (+5), pop (+4), swing weight (+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 →Six Zero Coral Pro vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Coral Pro or the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 86.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, at 116 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 Six Zero Coral Pro or the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 measures 92 on power against 90 for Six Zero Coral Pro. That comes from a 16 mm Tri-Density 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 90 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 93 for the High-grit textured carbon face on Six Zero Coral Pro. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, with 6.9 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon face. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2: 16 mm Tri-Density core with EVA foam ring core with a CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, 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 Six Zero Coral Pro avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 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 8 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on softness by 10 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $240 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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