RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated
$249
About the RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated
Gen 3 honeycomb + foam perimeter.
Listed play style: power.
Where to buy: RPM direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPM | $249 | In stock | Buy on RPM (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
14mm core, CarbonBite Surface (textured carbon fiber) face. Pop on demand without giving up the soft game. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 4.4 / 10
- Hand speed
- 8.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 3.0 / 10
- Spin
- 4.9 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Top 17% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
Below the catalog median on touch
At the catalog median on spin
The RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated in our database
Its weight (7.8 oz) is lighter than 75% of the 40 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Friction Pro 14mm Elongated | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8 oz | lighter than 75% (18% same) | 40 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 14% (84% same) | 44 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | longer than 33% (40% same) | 42 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within RPM Pickleball | 7.8 oz | 2nd lightest (tied) | 8 paddles from RPM |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated 14mm”. Date added on the list: Aug 14, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “RPM Friction Pro Elongated 14mm” (model EL0NGATED). Date added on the list: Oct 6, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
RPM Friction Pro V2 14mm Elongated: same listed weight, same core, same shape, similar listed price
Electrum Model E Pro 14mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $29 cheaper
JOOLA Perseus 3S Dual 14mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $49 cheaper
JOOLA Pro IV 14: 0.1 oz heavier, same core, same shape, similar listed price
