11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean vs Friday Pickleball Aura

    11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — CFC (Toray T700 raw carbon fiber + fiberglass) face

    11SIX24

    Pegasus Jelly Bean

    $99

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    Friday Pickleball Aura 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    Friday Pickleball

    Aura

    $129

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly BeanFriday Pickleball Aura
    Power — Friday Pickleball +3.7
    4.8 vs 8.5
    Hand speed — Friday Pickleball +4.3
    2.2 vs 6.5
    Forgiveness — 11SIX24 +5.1
    10.0 vs 4.9
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — 11SIX24 +5.3
    9.7 vs 4.4

    Reach vs. maneuverability

    Friday Pickleball Aura trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean is easier to whip around in hand fights. Carbon fiber face on Friday Pickleball Aura favors consistency; fiberglass/composite on 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean adds pop out of the box.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    8–8.3 oz8–8 oz

    Shape

    WidebodyElongated

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Polymer honeycombEPP foam core with EVA foam and unique throat foam

    Face material

    CFC (Toray T700 raw carbon fiber + fiberglass)Carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.75"5.5"

    Price

    $99$129

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean is listed at 8–8.3 oz; Friday Pickleball Aura at 8 oz. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Length and width. 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean measures 15.82" × 8.04"; Friday Pickleball Aura measures 16.5" × 7.5" (widebody vs elongated). The Friday Pickleball Aura is 0.68" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean has a 5.75" handle; Friday Pickleball Aura has a 5.5" handle, so the 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean handle is 0.25" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean lists its face as CFC; Friday Pickleball Aura lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean lists its core as Polymer honeycomb; Friday Pickleball Aura lists EPP foam core with EVA foam and unique throat foam. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: control

    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

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you want a generous sweet spot

    Pick the Friday Pickleball Aura if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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