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Paddle Comparison

Friday Aura vs Friday Aura

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Friday Aura

Higher Swing Weight (power) (114.73 vs 108.6, +6.13)

Hand Speed

Friday Aura

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (114.73 vs 108.6)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Friday Aura

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.64 vs 5.91, +0.27)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Friday
Friday

Model

Aura
Aura

Shape

Elongated
Hybrid

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.0 oz
7.6 oz

Swing Weight

114.73
108.6

Twist Weight

5.64
5.91

Play Style

control
control

Retail Price

$129.00
$129.00

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$109.65
$109.65

Friday

Aura

$109.65 (was $129.00)

Friday

Aura

$109.65 (was $129.00)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Friday Aura if…

  • You want more power — SW 114.73 is 6.13 points higher.
  • You prefer the elongated shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the hybrid.

Pick the Friday Aura if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (108.6 vs 114.73) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 5.91 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • You prefer the hybrid shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the elongated.

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