{"product_id":"rpm-friction-pro-v1-elongated-14mm-16mm-widebody-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"RPM Friction Pro V1 Elongated 14MM\/16MM \/ Widebody 16MM Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverseas shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnparalleled Spin: Our Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefined 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwellZone Sweet-Spot Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Density Core Technology “The Difference”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfected 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELONGATED 14MM \/ 16MM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELONGATED 16 MM \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELONGATED 14MM \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a thinner 14MM core, this high-performance paddle delivers immense power generation and faster rebound speed, paired with elite maneuverability. The Friction Pro 14MM Elongated paddle is designed for players prioritizing aggression, reach, pop, and maneuverability. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 14MM Elongated model is Ryan Fu’s competition paddle of choice. “This model is for the aggressive player that wants to play to their strengths.” - Ryan Fu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIDEBODY 16MM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a thicker 16MM core, this high-performance paddle delivers increased stability and plush shock absorption, prioritizing ball-shaping on the court. The Friction Pro 16MM Widebody paddle is designed for players prioritizing sweet-spot size, maneuverability, control, and stability. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Several professional players think this is our best paddle for doubles. If you’re someone who loves singles, you may miss out on the extra reach you get from the elongated shape. With that being said, the widebody is second to none on the doubles court with our best combination of sweet spot, power, and maneuverability.” - James Ignatowich\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS (ELONGATED 14MM \/ 16MM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegistered Approval Body: USAP PBCoR .44 \/ USAP PBCoR .43\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClass: Professional Level\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurface: Carbon Fibre Surface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCore Thickness: 14mm \/ 16mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAverage Weight: 7.8oz \/ 7.9oz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwing Weight: 113 \/ 117\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwist Weight: 6.2 \/ 6.4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaddle Length: 16.5in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaddle Width: 7.5in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrip Length: 5.5in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrip Circumference: 4.125in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS (WIDEBODY 16MM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegistered Approval Body: USAP PBCoR .43\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClass: Professional Level\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurface: Carbon Fibre Surface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCore Thickness: 16mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAverage Weight: 7.9oz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwing Weight: 109\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwist Weight: 7.3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaddle Length: 16in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaddle Width: 8in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrip Length: 5.5in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrip Circumference: 4.125in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformance Pickleball is an authorised dealer for RPM in Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RPM","offers":[{"title":"Widebody 16mm","offer_id":53388329222509,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Elongated 16mm","offer_id":53388329255277,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Elongated 14mm","offer_id":53388329288045,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/5454\/8333\/files\/bae3c4_4cf240df770e4eb996415dc219a89717_mv2.jpg?v=1780462043","url":"https:\/\/performancepickleballshop.com\/products\/rpm-friction-pro-v1-elongated-14mm-16mm-widebody-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Performance Pickleball Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}