Friction Pro
$249.99
Comes in elongated and widebody shapes, with 14 or 16mm cores and a carbon Fiber Surface. About 7.8 oz.
- Core14mm
- Size16.5 × 7.5 in
- Weight7.8 oz
- Swing weight113
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- New, in the brand's original packaging.
Specs
| Shape | Elongated |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.5 in |
| Handle length | 5.5 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.125 in |
| Weight | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weight | 113 |
| Twist weight | 6.2 |
| Balance point | 246 mm |
| Core thickness | 14mm |
| Face | Carbon Fiber Surface |
| Approved for | USA Pickleball |
| Skill level | Professional Level |
Specs as published by RPM for the selected version. Weights and swing weights vary slightly from paddle to paddle.
About the Friction Pro
From RPM
The RPM Friction Pro fuels your game with unparalleled spin, elite power, and the biggest sweet spot on the market. Co-designed and built by a top 10 world-ranked professional pickleball player, the RPM Friction Pro line offers explosive power and surgical precision for professional play. RPM LABS has combined its CarbonBite Surface, DwellZone Sweet-Spot, and its Tri-Density Core technologies to engineer revolutionary performance.
The Friction Pro’s Widebody shape guarantees a larger sweet spot, enhancing pop and forgiveness on off-balanced mishits. It offers supreme control and maneuverability in the air, enhancing hand speed and volleys—perfect for doubles specialists. This shape also offers our lowest swing weights, resulting in a lighter feel and increased responsiveness for firefights at the kitchen line. With a thinner 14mm core, this high-performance paddle delivers immense power generation and pop, prioritizing reactive power on the court. The Friction Pro 14mm Widebody paddle is designed for players prioritizing sweet-spot size, control, pop, and maneuverability.
“This is our most maneuverable paddle. It will feel like an extension of your hand. It’s also extremely powerful and versatile.” - James Ignatowich