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Friday Aura Pro vs Joola Pro V Perseus

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 Pro

Higher Swing Weight (power) (116.33 vs 116.29, +0.04)

Hand Speed

Joola Pro V Perseus

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (116.33 vs 116.29)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Joola Pro V Perseus

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.93 vs 6.35, +0.42)

Value

Friday Aura Pro

Lower effective price ($159.00 vs $280.46, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Friday
Joola

Model

Aura Pro
Pro V Perseus

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
8.1 oz

Swing Weight

116.33
116.29

Twist Weight

5.93
6.35

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$169.00
$329.95

Discount

$10 (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$159.00
$280.46

Friday

Aura Pro

$159.00 (was $169.00)

Joola

Pro V Perseus

$280.46 (was $329.95)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Friday Aura Pro if…

  • You're price-conscious — about $121 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

Pick the Joola Pro V Perseus if…

  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.35 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

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