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RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated 14mm

ApprovedApproved Aug 14, 2025Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Polypropylene honeycomb
Core thickness14 mm
ShapeElongatedFrom the model name
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Rectangle with round corners
Face materialCarbon fiber
Surface finishEpoxy Resin
Cell size8mm
MD numberNot listed
WeightNot listed
Not listed
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LengthNot listed
WidthNot listed
Handle lengthNot listed
Grip circumferenceNot listed
MSRP (manufacturer list price)Not listed
Release yearNot listed
Manufacturer pageNot listed

Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.

Weights, dimensions and MSRP come from manufacturer or retailer pages, are checked by an editor before they appear, and link to their source. MSRP is the list price on the date shown, not a live price.

14 mm
Elongated shape · illustration, not to scale

What these specs mean

Core thickness
A mid-thickness core (about 14 to 15 mm) sits between the two common builds: a bit more pop than 16 mm, a bit more cushion than 13 mm.
Core material
Polypropylene honeycomb is the most widely used core. The plastic cells absorb impact, giving a quiet, soft and forgiving feel that suits control and touch.
Shape
Elongated paddles add reach and leverage for more swing speed on drives and serves, and often have a longer handle for two-handed backhands. The trade-off is a narrower face, so the sweet spot is smaller and off-center hits are less forgiving.
Face
Carbon fiber faces are stiff and light, generally favoring control and a consistent response.
Combination
An elongated shape with a thinner core is a power-leaning combination: extra leverage plus a faster, firmer response.

These are typical tendencies of each construction. Weight, balance, surface treatment and each brand's specific materials also change how a paddle plays.

Pro tour legality (UPA-A)

Amateur and USA Pickleball–sanctioned events accept paddles on the USA Pickleball list. PPA Tour and MLP pro events require UPA-A certification.

UPA-A
Certified
Listed as
Friction Pro Elongated 14mm · Model # EL0NGATED
UPA-A added
Oct 6, 2025

UPA-A approved paddle list ·Decertified and delisted paddles

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