BECOME A PADDLE REVIEWER

Place aon paddles you like

Start Reviewing

Paddle Comparison

Friday Aura Pro vs Selkirk Boomstik

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

Selkirk Boomstik

Higher Swing Weight (power) (116.33 vs 120.09, +3.76)

Hand Speed

Friday Aura Pro

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (116.33 vs 120.09)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Selkirk Boomstik

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.93 vs 6.84, +0.91)

Value

Friday Aura Pro

Lower effective price ($159.00 vs $283.04, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Friday
Selkirk

Model

Aura Pro
Boomstik

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
8.2 oz

Swing Weight

116.33
120.09

Twist Weight

5.93
6.84

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$169.00
$332.99

Discount

$10 (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$159.00
$283.04

Friday

Aura Pro

$159.00 (was $169.00)

Selkirk

Boomstik

$283.04 (was $332.99)

See more comparisons like this — straight to your inbox

Weekly paddle picks, fresh comparisons, and exclusive discount codes.

Unsubscribe anytime · No spam · Free forever

Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Friday Aura Pro if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (116.33 vs 120.09) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You're price-conscious — about $124 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

Pick the Selkirk Boomstik if…

  • You want more power — SW 120.09 is 3.76 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.84 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

Compare other paddles in our database