RPM FRICTION PRO 16MM ELONGATED Pickleball Paddle

RPM Friction Pro 16mm Elongated | plush control, reach & filthy spin

For players who want a calmer, more stable strike without giving up power. The 16 mm Friction Pro Elongated was co-designed with James Ignatowich to deliver huge spin, a forgiving sweet spot and that “held-on-the-paddle” feel you want for resets and counters.

Why you’ll love it

• 16 mm core = stability & dwell. Thicker core smooths out vibration, softens touch, and keeps blocks/resets online.

• Elongated reach for leverage. Extra length helps on high balls, overheads and singles pressure.

• Serious spin tech. CarbonBite raw-carbon face + DwellZone layup maximise grab on the ball; RPM reports 2300+ rpm spin potential across the Friction Pro line.

• Tri-Density Core. Built to stay stable out to the edges so off-centre contact doesn’t flutter.

Who it suits

• Doubles controllers & counter-punchers who value softer hands and stability at the kitchen.

• Singles & ex-tennis players who want reach and easy put-away power, with more control than the 14 mm.

Tech callouts

• CarbonBite raw-carbon surface

• DwellZone sweet-spot construction

• Tri-Density polypropylene honeycomb core (16 mm)

Specifications

• Core thickness: 16 mm

• Average weight: ~7.9 oz (≈ 224 g)

• Length: 16.5″ (≈ 419 mm)

• Width: 7.5″ (≈ 191 mm)

• Grip length: 5.5″ (≈ 140 mm)

• Grip circumference: 4.125″

• Swing weight / Twist weight: 117 / 6.4 (balanced for speed-ups with stability)

• Surface: Carbon fibre (raw-carbon)
  Figures above from AU retailer testing/spec listings.

Tournament legality

Approved by USA Pickleball (model: Friction Pro Elongated 16mm). Also listed by United Pickleball Association of America. RPM also notes an official PBCoR .44 for the 16 mm vs .43 on the 14 mm.