RPM

RPM Friction Pro Widebody Pickleball Paddle

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

92Must BuyUniversal Acclaim

The RPM Friction Pro Widebody excels at spin and power with a light, responsive feel that appeals to attacking players. While most reviewers praise its performance across spin, power, and control, the widebody shape's drag on volleys and its skew toward power over control are notable considerations for certain playing styles.

Sentiment Breakdown

75 positive / 25 neutral / 0 negative

Pros

Exceptional spin generation
Strong power and pop on shots
Light, responsive feel
Great for attacking players
Excellent control paired with power

Cons

Widebody shape creates drag on volleys
Skews toward power over control for some players

What Reviewers Mention

Spin

100% of reviews

Power

100% of reviews

Control

75% of reviews

Widebody Shape

50% of reviews

Feel/Weight

50% of reviews

Specifications

No specifications available.

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Pickleball Warehouse

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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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100Must BuyUniversal 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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90Must BuyUniversal 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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100Must BuyUniversal 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.