RPM Pickleball Friction Pro 16mm Elongated
$249.99
About the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro 16mm Elongated
The RPM Pickleball Friction Pro 16mm Elongated is an elongated pickleball paddle with a carbon fiber with CarbonBite texture face over a 16mm core. It weighs about 7.8–7.8 oz, with a 5.5" grip. Listed price: $249.99.
Listed play style: spin.
Where to buy: RPM Pickleball direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPM Pickleball | $249.99 | In stock | Buy on RPM Pickleball (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, carbon fiber with CarbonBite texture face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- 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
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 4.9 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Top 17% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
At the catalog median on spin
The RPM Pickleball Friction Pro 16mm Elongated in our database
Its weight (7.8 oz) is lighter than 91% of the 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Friction Pro 16mm Elongated | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8 oz | lighter than 91% (3% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 10% (90% same) | 63 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | shorter than 22% (62% same) | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within RPM Pickleball | 7.8 oz | 2nd lightest (tied) | 8 paddles from RPM Pickleball |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- No matching entry found on the approved list. That is not a ruling; check the list before tournament play.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “RPM Friction Pro Elongated 16mm” (model ELONGATED). 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 16mm Elongated: 0.1 oz heavier, same core, same shape, similar listed price
RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated: 0.1 oz heavier, same core, same shape, similar listed price · side by side
Kamito Alpha-X 16mm: 0.1 oz heavier, same core, same shape, $9 more
Kamito Dominus 16mm: 0.1 oz heavier, same core, same shape, $9 more
