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RPM Friction Pro 16 MM - Elongated Pickleball Paddle
$249.99
Pickup available at Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop
Usually ready in 1 hour
The RPM FRICTION Pro pickleball paddle is a top choice among professional players, offering an unparalleled blend of spin, power and control. Designed in collaboration with a top-ranked PPA champion, it's the first paddle of its kind - engineered specifically to give players a distinct edge in high-level pickleball competition.
RPM stands for Revolutions Per Minute, aka “spin,” which was our first priority. Our cofounders spent years curious about how to impart more spin on the ball, and felt that paddle technology was behind in this regard. As a direct result, our engineers at RPM LABS developed a formula to optimize the “coefficient of friction” on our CarbonBite carbon fiber surface - allowing players to access levels of spin they’ve never accessed before.
Additionally, we’ve maximized the “dwell time” on this paddle. Dwell time refers to how long a pickleball rests on the paddle surface during contact, or how deeply it will be “pocketed” by the surface. Our Tri-Density Core is made from materials that maximize flexibility, resulting in improved dwell time, precision, and confidence with every shot.