RPM Friction Pro Elongated Pickleball Paddle
Overview
The RPM Friction Pro Elongated gives attacking players the reach, leverage, and confidence to swing freely without losing control. At 16.5" long with a 5.5" handle, it extends your range on serves, drives, and two-handed backhands, while keeping every ball on a predictable, controlled trajectory.
What stands out is the feel: a connected, linear response that stays smooth through contact instead of launching balls unpredictably like some stiffer Gen 4 paddles. The CarbonBite surface grabs the ball for elite-level spin, but what makes it special is the consistency, you get the same grip and bite whether you're rolling a dink or ripping a passing shot.
The Tri-Density foam core adds flex through the throat and stability across the face, shifting the sweet spot slightly lower for a more traditional impact zone and steadier feedback. It plays solid through contact yet stays maneuverable thanks to its lighter stock weight (~7.9 oz), easily adjustable with lead tape for players who want extra plow-through.
Choose Your Feel
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14 mm – Quicker off the face with a crisper rebound, ideal for singles or aggressive counter-punchers.
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16 mm – Softer and steadier on touch shots, perfect for balanced all-court play.
Best For
Players who want extra reach and spin with a smooth, connected feel, the Elongated gives you pro-level leverage without the harshness, blending controllable power with confidence on every swing.
Grading Scale
Unused
Racquet has not been hit with but may have minor cosmetic defects. May or may not have been strung.
Grade A - Excellent
It exhibits very little use; wear is evident on grip and grommets only. May have minor paint defects.
Grade B - Great
It has been used and shows some minor cosmetic wear on the frame. Does not exhibit wear from play that exposes graphite. Frame is not damaged from strings as a result of poor grommet care.
Grade C - Good
Exhibits clear wear from groundstrokes in multiple places on the frame. May have paint chips and/or may have a very small amount of graphite exposed from play.
Specifications
| Average Weight: 7.9 oz |
| Core: Tri-Density Core |
| Hitting Surface: Carbon Friction Surface |
| Grip Size: 4.125 in. |
| Grip Length: 5.5 in. |
| Paddle Length: 16.5 in. |
| Paddle Width: 7.5 in. |
| Paddle Thickness: 14mm & 16 mm options |
| Factory Grip: RPM Factory Grip |
| Approved: USAP |