RPM BLACKOUT FRICTION PRO Pickleball Paddle

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.

Key Benefits:

• Elite spin generation with CarbonBite surface

• Explosive power with stable, responsive core

• Expanded sweet spot for consistent play

• Elongated shape for overheads, volleys, and angled drives

Paddle Specifications

Blackout RPM Friction Pro 16mm Elongated Pickleball Paddle

• Surface: Carbon Fiber Surface
• Core Thickness: 16MM
• Average Weight: 7.9oz
• Swing Weight: 117
• Twist Weight: 6.4
• Paddle Length: 16.5″
• Paddle Width: 7.5″
• Grip Length: 5.5″
• Grip Circumference: 4.125″

Blackout RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated Pickleball Paddle

• Surface: Carbon Fiber Surface
• Core Thickness: 14MM
• Average Weight: 7.8oz
• Swing Weight: 113
• Twist Weight: 6.2
• Paddle Length: 16.5″
• Paddle Width: 7.5″
• Grip Length: 5.5″
• Grip Circumference: 4.125″