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Friction pro elongated 14

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.2 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in an elongated shape.

$249.99USD list
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Elongated14mm coreCarbonGen 3Firepower BalancedPower

USAP approved since Aug 14, 2025

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
114
49th percentile
Twist Weight
5.87
23rd percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
56.2 MPH
43rd percentile
Pop
36.5 MPH
63rd percentile
Balance
238mm
Grip Length
5.5"
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Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.