Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 13 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
RPM Q2
RPM V2 Friction
| Score | Q2 | V2 Friction |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.8 (higher) | 3.6 |
| Control | 3.3 | 3.6 (higher) |
| Spin | 3.6 | 3.8 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Touch | 3.5 | 3.8 (higher) |
| Spec | Q2 | V2 Friction |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RPM | RPM |
| Shape | oval | oval |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.5–8.5 oz | 7.5–8.5 oz |
| Grip | 4 1/8 | 4 1/8 |
| Handle | 5 in | 5 in |
| Face | composite | composite |
| Core type | polymer | polymer |
| USAP | unknown | unknown |
| Price (PH) | ~₱15,080 | ~₱14,500 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
RPM V2 Friction
“Nice paddle for slicer and soft control gamer”
PaddleBag players rate the RPM V2 Friction higher overall: the RPM Q2 has 3.5★ from 8 ratings and the RPM V2 Friction has 3.6★ from 5 ratings. Pick the RPM V2 Friction if you want more control and touch. The RPM V2 Friction is about ₱580 cheaper.
They're about even on power — the RPM Q2 scores 3.8/5 and the RPM V2 Friction 3.6/5 from PaddleBag players.
The RPM V2 Friction is rated higher on control — the RPM Q2 scores 3.3/5 and the RPM V2 Friction 3.6/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
They're about even on spin — the RPM Q2 scores 3.6/5 and the RPM V2 Friction 3.8/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱15,080 for the RPM Q2 and ~₱14,500 for the RPM V2 Friction. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
PaddleBag lists the RPM Q2 as unknown and the RPM V2 Friction as unknown.
