{"product_id":"rpm-friction-pro-16mm-widebody-pickleball-paddle","title":"RPM Friction Pro Widebody Pickleball Paddle Available in 14mm \u0026 16mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec-tabs__spec-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-tabs__spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-label\"\u003eREGISTERED APPROVAL BODY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-value\"\u003eUSAP PBCoR .43\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-tabs__spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-label\"\u003eCLASS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-value\"\u003eProfessional Level\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-tabs__spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-label\"\u003eSURFACE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-value\"\u003eCarbon Fiber Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-tabs__spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-label\"\u003eCORE THICKNESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-value\"\u003e16MM\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-tabs__spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-label\"\u003eAVERAGE WEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-value\"\u003e7.9oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-tabs__spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-label\"\u003eSWING WEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-value\"\u003e109\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-tabs__spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-label\"\u003eTWIST WEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-value\"\u003e7.3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-tabs__spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-label\"\u003ePADDLE LENGTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-value\"\u003e16″\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-tabs__spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-label\"\u003ePADDLE WIDTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-value\"\u003e8″\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-tabs__spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-label\"\u003eGRIP LENGTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-value\"\u003e5.5″\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-tabs__spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-label\"\u003eGRIP CIRCUMFERENCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-tabs__spec-value\"\u003e4.125″\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThepickleballhubUK","offers":[{"title":"Blackout \/ 14mm","offer_id":53673901162838,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blackout \/ 16mm","offer_id":53673932194134,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0780\/7830\/files\/653C4724-CE01-4B33-8631-05EF79095245.jpg?v=1763980708","url":"https:\/\/thepickleballhubuk.com\/products\/rpm-friction-pro-16mm-widebody-pickleball-paddle","provider":"ThepickleballhubUK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}