RPM Friction Pro 16mm Elongated - Shake N Bake Pickleball
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  • RPM Friction Pro 16mm Elongated

    The RPM Friction Pro pickleball paddles reimagine everything you can do on the court, fueling your game with effortless power, groundbreaking speed, and unrivalled spin. Co-designed and built by James Ignatowich, 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 elongated shape offers extended reach for high balls, volley attacks, and singles play. This shape emulates tennis racquet play, with heightened power for next-level drives. With a thicker 16MM core, this high-performance paddle delivers increased stability and plush shock absorption, with elite power that feels controllable. The Friction Pro 16MM Elongated paddle is designed for players prioritizing power, reach, and aggressive play, without losing out on stability and control.

    The 16MM Elongated model is James Ignatowich’s competition paddle of choice. “This paddle is for anyone. It’s forgiving, and controllable, but the top end power and spin are elite.” - James Ignatowich

    Specifications

    Shape Elongated
    Average Weight 7.9 oz
    Swing Weight 117
    Twist Weight 6.4
    Grip Circumference 4.125
    Handle Length 5.5"
    Core Thickness 16mm
    Paddle Length 16.5"
    Paddle Width 7.5"
    Face Material Carbon Fiber
    Core Material Tri - Density Core Technology
    Special Features

    Unparalleled Spin: Our Story

    Refined by the engineers at RPM LABS, our RPM FRICTION CarbonBite surface technology guarantees a level of spin you’ve never accessed before. Upon creation of RPM, our founders set out to achieve maximum grit, and maximum spin. That’s why we’re called RPM, (Revolutions per minute).

    DwellZone Sweet-Spot Technology

    Our fine tuned DwellZone internal construction promises a larger sweet spot than anything you’ve ever played with. We’ve cracked the code to maximum dwell time - giving you the control and plush feel to reign in the immense power and spin that you’ll have at your disposal.

    Tri-Density Core Technology “The Difference”

    Perfected by engineer and co-founder Marwan Abaza, RPM LABS presents “Tri-Density Core” technology - the innovation that combines 3 different materials with varying densities to maximize sweet spot size and solidity to the edge. Our groundbreaking Tri-Density technology lies at the heart of the RPM Friction Pro, delivering explosive energy transfer with every swing.

    Shipping and Returns

    Free shipping on orders over $50!

    Products that have not been used can be returned within 30 days of receiving your order for a full refund or exchange, excluding shipping costs, which are non-refundable. To qualify for a return or exchange, the item must be in the same condition as when you received it—unworn, unused, with tags, and in its original packaging.