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RPM
Friction Pro
Elongated16mmGen-3Thermoformed
The RPM Friction Pro is a 16 mm elongated pickleball paddle with a thermoformed, Carbon Fiber face. It generates well above-average spin (77th percentile) with elite power and pop. It has a mid-range swing weight that balances power and maneuverability, but below-average twist weight, so off-center hits lose more pace. Overall it's an aggressive, high-firepower build for players chasing put-away power.
$249.99
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Performance
Spin2225 rpm(77)
Power (serve mph)61.4(93)
Pop (volley mph)38.9(87)
Swing weight115.2(49)
Twist weight6.2(36)
Balance point24.5 cm(82)
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 weight7.7 → 7.7 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight115.2 → 115.2 ±0
Twist weight6.15 → 6.15 ±0
Balance point24.5 → 24.5 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight115.2(49)
Twist weight6.2(36)
Balance point24.5 cm(82)
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
- Thermoformed
- Surface texture
- Peel Ply-Coarse
- Surface layup
- Carbon Fiber
- Core type
- Honeycomb polypropylene + foam
- Length
- 16.46 in
- Width
- 7.36 in
- Handle length
- 5.59 in
- Static weight
- 7.7 oz
- Swing weight
- 115.2
- Twist weight
- 6.15
- Balance point
- 24.5 cm
- Spin
- 2,225 rpm (Good)
- Firepower
- 83/100
- Grip size
- —
- Year released
- —
- Certification
- USAP certified
- Warranty
- 6 months