RPM Pickleball Friction Pro 16mm Widebody
$249.99
About the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro 16mm Widebody
Widebody version of Friction Pro, 2300+ RPM spin capability, Tri-Density Core.
Listed play style: spin, control.
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
- 2.1 / 10
- Hand speed
- 6.5 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9.0 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 4.9 / 10
Bottom 15% of catalog on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
At the catalog median on spin
The RPM Pickleball Friction Pro 16mm Widebody in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Friction Pro 16mm Widebody | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.95 oz (midpoint of 7.9–8 oz) | lighter than 67% (3% same) | 39 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Length | 15.875 in | shorter than 41% (43% same) | 37 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | shorter than 44% (44% same) | 36 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Weight within RPM Pickleball | 7.95 oz | heaviest | 8 paddles from RPM Pickleball |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Widebody 16mm”. Date added on the list: Sep 26, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
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