Friday Pickleball Aura vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro
Friday Pickleball
Aura Pro
$169
7.5–7.8 oz · 16mm core · Elongated
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Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Friday Pickleball Aura vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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These two are closely matched on paper. Friday Pickleball Aura and Friday Pickleball Aura Pro differ mostly in small spec details — pick on feel.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Friday Pickleball Aura | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–8 oz | 7.5–7.8 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | EPP foam core with EVA foam and unique throat foam | EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter |
| Face material | Carbon fiber | Carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Price | $129 | $169 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Friday Pickleball Aura is listed at 8 oz; Friday Pickleball Aura Pro at 7.5–7.8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is 0.5 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core material. Friday Pickleball Aura lists its core as EPP foam core with EVA foam and unique throat foam; Friday Pickleball Aura Pro lists EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Friday Pickleball Aura
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: balanced
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a quick, hands-first style. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Friday Pickleball Aura if…
- you swing through the ball and want plow-through on drives
Pick the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro if…
- you want quicker hands in fast kitchen exchanges
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