RPM Friction Pro Widebody 16mm
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 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. With 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.
“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
| Thickness | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 oz |
| Width | 8 in |
| Length | 16 in |
| Handle Length | 5.25 in |
| Grip Size | 4.13 in |
Shipping Policy
- $6.99 flat Economy shipping fee (5-8 business days) on orders with a total below $65
- FREE Economy (5-8 business days) shipping on orders with a total above $65
- UPS Ground Saver is an option
- UPS Ground is an option
- UPS 3 Day Select (3 business days) is an option
- UPS 2nd Day Air (2 business days) is an option
- UPS Next Day Air Saver (1 business day) is an option
- UPS Next Day Air (1 business day) is an option
Order Shipment
- If you place your order Monday – Thursday, and all the items are in stock, it will be fulfilled and shipped the following day.
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Please note that some shipments are fulfilled by USPS and these won't ship on official federal holidays.
Lost or Damaged Packages
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You have the option to add the Shipping Insurance to your order during checkout which protects your shipment against loss or damage in transit. Shipping Insurance provides a simple and streamlined resolution of shipping issues with just a few clicks. They will facilitate a full refund or replacement of lost or damaged items (pending availability).
If you decide to OPT OUT and DECLINE the Shipping Insurance, Royal Pickleball will not refund or replace items lost or damaged during shipment.
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