Friday Pickleball Aura Pro vs JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14
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The value vs. premium matchup
The Friday Pickleball Aura Pro's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is the value pick at $169. JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 is the premium option at $299.95 — you're
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro | JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.5–7.8 oz | 7.7–8.1 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 14mm |
| Core material | EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter | Gen 5 polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face material | Carbon fiber | Carbon Friction Spinning V (CFS-V) |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Price | $169 | $299.95 |
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What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is listed at 7.5–7.8 oz; JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 at 7.7–8.1 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro has a 16mm core; JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 has a 14mm core, so the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro measures 16.5" × 7.5"; JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 measures 16.5" × 7.38". Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Face material. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro lists its face as Carbon fiber; JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 lists Carbon Friction Spinning V. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro lists its core as EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter; JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 lists Gen 5 polypropylene honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
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
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14
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 14mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power, spin
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
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
Pick the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 if…
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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