CarbonBite Surface Technology
FRICTION CarbonBite surface is engineered to maximize surface grit and optimize friction between paddle and ball for elite spin generation.
The RPM Friction Pro is the first of its kind - crafted deliberately for professional play.
The first of its kind - a paddle specifically engineered and crafted by a top 10 world ranked professional player.
Trust RPM Pickleball to deliver you the edge you can't earn anywhere else.
The RPM Friction Pro has been tested at a record breaking 2300+ RPMs, engineered to generate a level of spin and control that will grant you the ability to hit shots that you never thought were possible.
The RPM Friction Pro was designed with professional level players at the forefront - it's no coincidence that several players in the Top 50 of the PPA world rankings use the RPM Friction Pro as their paddle of choice.
RPM produces paddles in smaller batches, and sources the highest quality materials available. We keep our batches small, to focus obsessively on quality control and durability. We're playing the long game.
The RPM Q2 is the launch model of RPM’s new Q Series, developed in collaboration with legendary paddle engineer and reviewer, John Kew.
Engineered as a refined full-foam performance paddle, the Q2 was built to deliver a more powerful and predictable response across the face. The Q2 balances controlled aggression, accessible power, and long-term durability.
Meet James Ignatowich — PPA Champion, Co-Founder, and CEO of RPM. As one of the most decorated players in pickleball today, James brings the same intensity and precision he shows on court to leading RPM off it. With 30 PPA medals, including 4 golds, and wins over every player in the top 20 — including Ben Johns (3x) and Anna Leigh Waters. Known for his fiery competitiveness and relentless drive, James has quickly become one of pickleball’s most recognizable stars. Beyond the medals, he’s committed to growing the sport worldwide and inspiring the next generation of
Meet Ryan Fu — Boston native, former #1 New England tennis player, and now a rising star on the pro pickleball tour. After competing for Michigan and earning his MBA at Bryant, Ryan made the leap into pickleball and quickly broke into the world’s top 50. With his quick hands, competitive drive, and love for the game, Ryan is ready to make waves on the PPA Tour — and we’re proud to have him on our team.
Meet Jared Cohen — top-tier pickleball player and coach out of Jacksonville, FL. Jared leads as head pro at Picklerage and runs his own “Cohen Academy” training hub, where players of all levels come to sharpen their game. Off the court, he drives sales at RPM and loves spending time with his wife, newborn son, and two pups. A die-hard sports fan and lover of great food, Jared brings the same energy to life as he does to the court. Always pushing to grow the game, he’s as dedicated to building the pickleball community as he is to competing.
Meet Sam Kim - pickleball coach at the Boston Pickle Club. As a young athlete, he has won many tournaments in New England. He is balancing his coaching role with travel across the country to compete professionally.
Meet Karin Ptaszek-Kochis — originally from Denmark, Karin was a Top 300 WTA player and later played tennis for BYU in Hawaii before jumping into Senior Pro Pickleball. She started playing pickleball for fun in August of 2022, and after many hours of drilling with a friend, realized she could compete on the APP Senior Pro Tour. She won her first APP Senior Singles Pro Title in April of 2023 and has been ranked #1 on the APP Senior Pro Tour Rankings since February of 2024. Karin is also currently ranked #2 in Doubles and #3 in Mixed. This April, she'll attempt to win her 3rd consecutive US Open Senior Pro Singles Title 🙂
