RPM

RPM Friction Pro Widebody Pickleball Paddle

Name: RPM Friction Pro Widebody Pickleball Paddle
Brand: RPM
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92 (4 reviews)

92Universal Acclaim

The RPM Friction Pro Widebody delivers exceptional spin and power that appeals to aggressive players, with most reviewers praising its performance and versatility. However, the widebody shape creates drag on volleys for some players, and the paddle's light feel and power-oriented design may not suit control-focused players.

Sentiment Breakdown

75 positive / 25 neutral / 0 negative

Pros

Exceptional spin generation
Strong power and pop
Great for attacking players
Excellent overall performance compared to competitors

Cons

Widebody shape creates drag on volleys
Light feel may not suit all player preferences
Power-oriented design skews away from control

What Reviewers Mention

Spin

75% of reviews

Power

75% of reviews

Control

50% of reviews

Widebody Shape

50% of reviews

Feel/Weight

25% of reviews

Specifications

No specifications available.

Where to Buy

Pickleball Warehouse

Most Recent Reviews: Showing 4 reviews

Pickleball Warehouse

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80Universal Acclaim

Widebody shape: The widebody shape was good for resets but had too much “drag” on volleys…I’d like to try the elongated shape

Pickleball Warehouse

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100Universal Acclaim

Love this paddle: Nice power and control. Offers great spin and pop! The more I play with this paddle, the more I love it!

Pickleheads

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90Universal Acclaim

You won’t find another paddle that spins the ball as well as this. If that’s your priority, grab it right away, as the spin you get here is out of this world. It's not for everyone – it skews more toward power than control, and has a very light feel. I can see a lot of attacking players loving it, though. At $250, it's in a competitive price range but we have a big 15% discount to sweeten the deal.

Pickleball Warehouse

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100Universal Acclaim

Herringbone: Moved on from the Joola pro 4 Scorpius to the RPM widebody and it has a bit more power, spin and control for me and I really liked the Scorpius and had 3 of them. I do like the RPM better than any paddle I've used in the last 7 years, which are too numerous to count! Pickleball Warehouse is great and getting better all the time.