Engage Pursuit Pro MX vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro
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Close call — here's the tiebreaker
Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Engage Pursuit Pro MX | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 7.5–7.8 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 15.2mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Polymer honeycomb | EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter |
| Face material | Carbon fiber | Carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.75" | 5.5" |
| Price | $129.99 | $169 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Engage Pursuit Pro MX is listed at 7.8–8.2 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 0.3 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Engage Pursuit Pro MX has a 15.2mm core; Friday Pickleball Aura Pro has a 16mm core, so the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro core is 0.8mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Engage Pursuit Pro MX measures 16.5" × 7.38"; Friday Pickleball Aura Pro measures 16.5" × 7.5". Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Engage Pursuit Pro MX has a 5.75" handle; Friday Pickleball Aura Pro has a 5.5" handle, so the Engage Pursuit Pro MX handle is 0.25" longer. What grip length changes
- Core material. Engage Pursuit Pro MX lists its core as Polymer honeycomb; Friday Pickleball Aura Pro lists EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Engage Pursuit Pro MX
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 15.2mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power, control
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 Engage Pursuit Pro MX if…
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro if…
- ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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