Friday Pickleball Aura vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Close call — here's the tiebreaker
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 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
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 prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓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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