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Friction Pro Elongated 16

Elongated16mmGen 3

The RPM Friction Pro Elongated 16 is a 16 mm elongated pickleball paddle with a Carbon face. It generates elite spin (90th 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(90)
Power (serve mph)56.6(75)
Pop (volley mph)36.7(76)
Swing weight117.0(70)
Twist weight6.1(31)
Balance point24.3 cm(80)

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Full specs

Shape
Elongated
Core thickness
16 mm
Build
Gen 3
Process
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Surface texture
Raw Texture/Peel Ply
Surface layup
Carbon
Core type
—
Length
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Width
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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
70/100
Grip size
4.25 in
Year released
2025
Certification
USAP
Warranty
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