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RPM
Friction Pro Elongated 16
Elongated16mmGen 3
The RPM Friction Pro Elongated 16 is a 16 mm elongated pickleball paddle. It generates elite spin (95th percentile) with well above-average power and pop. It has a heavier, head-leaning swing weight that favors power and plow-through over hand speed, but low twist weight, so off-center hits lose more pace. Overall it's a versatile all-court profile.
$249.99
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Performance
Spin2106 rpm(95)
Power (serve mph)56.6(79)
Pop (volley mph)36.7(78)
Swing weight117.0(70)
Twist weight6.1(33)
Balance point24.3 cm(79)
Weight setup — lead-tape customizer
Add lead tape below, or pick a recommended setup. Estimates update live.
12 o'clock (tip)
Most swing weight & power; head-heavy
3 & 9 o'clock
Stability / twist weight (forgiveness on off-center hits)
Throat (6 o'clock)
Adds mass with little balance change; cleaner feel
Handle / butt
Counterweight — quicker hands, lower swing weight
Lead added0.0 g
Static weight7.9 → 7.9 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight117.0 → 117.0 ±0
Twist weight6.14 → 6.14 ±0
Balance point24.3 → 24.3 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight117.0(70)
Twist weight6.1(33)
Balance point24.3 cm(79)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen 3
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
- —
- Length
- —
- Width
- —
- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing weight
- 117.0
- Twist weight
- 6.14
- Balance point
- 24.3 cm
- Spin
- 2,106 rpm (Very High)
- Firepower
- 68/100
- Grip size
- 4.25 in
- Year released
- 2025
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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