Nettie The Classic vs RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated

    Nettie The Classic 7.8oz 13mm pickleball paddle — Fiberglass composite face

    Nettie

    The Classic

    $89.99

    RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated 7.6oz 14mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber with CarbonBite texture face

    RPM

    Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated

    $249.99

    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    Nettie The ClassicRPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated
    Power — RPM +2.7
    2.0 vs 4.7
    Hand speed — RPM +2.5
    6.7 vs 9.2
    Forgiveness — Nettie +5.1
    10.0 vs 4.9
    Touch — RPM +2.5
    2.0 vs 4.5
    Spin — RPM +4.7
    1.7 vs 6.4

    The value vs. premium matchup

    Nettie The Classic is the value pick at $89.99. RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated is the premium option at $249.99 — you're paying for the carbon-fiber face. RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Nettie The Classic is easier to whip around in hand fights.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.8–8.1 oz7.6–8 oz

    Shape

    WidebodyElongated

    Core thickness

    13mm14mm

    Core material

    Polypropylene honeycombTri-Density (EVA foam ring + Axial Carbon Layup)

    Face material

    Fiberglass compositeCarbon fiber with CarbonBite texture

    Handle length

    5"5.5"

    Price

    $89.99$249.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Nettie The Classic is listed at 7.8–8.1 oz; RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated at 7.6–8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. Nettie The Classic has a 13mm core; RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated has a 14mm core, so the RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated core is 1mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. Nettie The Classic measures 15.75" × 7.75"; RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated measures 16.5" × 7.5" (widebody vs elongated). The RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated is 0.75" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. Nettie The Classic has a 5" handle; RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated has a 5.5" handle, so the RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated handle is 0.5" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. Nettie The Classic lists its face as Fiberglass composite; RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated lists Carbon fiber with CarbonBite texture. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. Nettie The Classic lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb; RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated lists Tri-Density. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Nettie The Classic

    Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.

    Playing style: all-around

    RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Nettie The Classic if…

    • ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
    • ✓you want a generous sweet spot

    Pick the RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated if…

    • ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line

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