RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2, which costs $249.99.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 93
Control
90 vs 86
Forgiveness
89 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$240 at IQ 88.5 vs $249.99 at IQ 86.3
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
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
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 vs Six Zero Coral Pro specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $249.99 | $240 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.3 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 ($249.99 vs $240) 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 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
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 84, sweet spot 90 vs 86, consistency 90 vs 86. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — touch 88 vs 82, control 90 vs 86, forgiveness 89 vs 84. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Control
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.8 vs 87.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Friction Pro Elongated V2, hybrid on the Coral Pro.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 74, forgiveness 89 vs 84, twist weight 88 vs 86. Its 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
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
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 vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- 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 RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 scores 92 for power against 90 for Six Zero Coral Pro. 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?
- 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 the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 84). Its 6.9 twist weight against 6.5 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $9.990000000000009 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and 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. Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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 less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 at 7.9 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 $249.99 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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