{"product_id":"rpm-friction-pro-16mm-elongated-v2","title":"RPM Friction Pro 16mm Elongated V2","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pdp-product-description\" class=\"hmf-mb-l hmf-mb-m-xl hmf-p-m hmf-p-m-xl full-long-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-primary ng-tns-c747858093-0 panel-opened panel-enabled\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-heading ng-tns-c747858093-0 ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex align-items-center ng-tns-c747858093-0 justify-content-center\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RPM Friction Pro V2 utilizes new technology to improve upon 2025’s paddle of the year, the RPM Friction Pro. The V2 includes RPM’s new Axial Carbon Layup, coupled with an enhanced EVA foam ring to generate elite spin \u0026amp; power and enhance the biggest sweet spot on the market. Co-designed and built by James Ignatowich, a top 10 world-ranked professional pickleball player, the RPM Friction Pro line was engineered with professional, advanced play in mind. RPM LABS has combined its CarbonBite Surface, Axial Carbon Layup, and Tri-Density Core technologies to engineer revolutionary performance for every player.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Friction Pro’s elongated shape offers extended reach for high balls, volley attacks, and singles play. This shape emulates tennis racquet play, with heightened power for next-level drives. With a thicker 16MM core, this high-performance paddle delivers increased stability and plush shock absorption, with elite power that feels controllable. The Friction Pro 16MM Elongated paddle is designed for players prioritizing power, reach, and aggressive play, without losing out on stability and control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 16MM Elongated model is James Ignatowich’s competition paddle of choice. “This paddle is for anyone. It’s forgiving, and controllable, but the top end power and spin are elite.” - James Ignatowich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass: Professional Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSAP PBCoR .43 Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRPM FRICTION PRO 16MM V2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegistered Approval Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSAP PBCoR .43\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Fiber Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16MM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrip Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.125\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pdp-tech-specs\" class=\"hmf-mb-l hmf-mb-m-xl hmf-p-m hmf-p-m-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-primary ng-tns-c747858093-1 panel-opened panel-disabled\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-heading ng-tns-c747858093-1 ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex align-items-center ng-tns-c747858093-1 justify-content-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-collapse-container ng-tns-c747858093-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body ng-tns-c747858093-1 ng-trigger ng-trigger-openClose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-specs-body ng-tns-c747858093-1 ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42887476805737,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/2552\/5865\/files\/E_16mm_V2_2.webp?v=1770302598","url":"https:\/\/pickleballdropshop.com\/products\/rpm-friction-pro-16mm-elongated-v2","provider":"PICKLEBALL DROP SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}