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11SIX24 · Elongated
Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 review
Get it for reach and spin in a soft elongated.
- PowerB73
- PopB73
- SpinS98
- Sweet spotC50
- ControlC54
Friday pickleball paddles, ranked
All 4 of the Friday paddles you can buy, each ranked against paddles of its own shape. The Aura Pro Widebody ranks highest.
- 4 tested
- 3 shapes
- $116.10 to $152.10 with my code
- Updated October 15, 2026
The lineup, best to worstEach paddle is scored against every paddle of its own shape I've tested, from all 30 brands, not just Friday
Their best
Ranks highest of the 4
- Best at power: 90 out of 100. Only one widebody you can buy hits harder.
- Weakest at control: 56 out of 100, less than most widebodies.
$152.10$169with my code
Friday widebody paddles 1 paddle
- 1
Friday Aura Pro Widebody
Best at power: 90 out of 100. Only one widebody you can buy hits harder.Weakest at control: 56 out of 100, less than most widebodies.
- S90Power
- A89Pop
- A86Spin
- A84Sweet spot
- C56Control
$152.10
$169with my code
Friday elongated paddles 1 paddle
- 1
Friday Aura Pro Elongated
Best at power: 95 out of 100. Only three elongated paddles you can buy hit harder.Weakest at control: 18 out of 100, less than most elongated paddles.
My verdict: My pick is the Elongated, for players who hit the center. Read my review
- S95Power
- A82Pop
- B74Spin
- D45Sweet spot
- F18Control
$152.10
$169with my code
Friday hybrid paddles 2 paddles
- 1
Friday Aura Pro Hybrid
Best at power: 91 out of 100. Only two hybrids you can buy hit harder.Weakest at control: 39 out of 100, less than most hybrids.
- S91Power
- A81Pop
- A81Spin
- B67Sweet spot
- D39Control
$152.10
$169with my code
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Friday Aura Hybrid
Best at power: 85 out of 100. Only nine hybrids you can buy hit harder.Weakest at control: 27 out of 100, less than most hybrids.
My verdict: Get it for the power and soft feel, not for the kitchen. Read my review
- A85Power
- A81Pop
- C60Spin
- B65Sweet spot
- F27Control
$116.10
$129with my code
Quick answers
Which Friday paddle is best?
The Aura Pro Widebody ranks highest of the 4, each scored against paddles of its own shape. It's No. 10 on my widebody list.
Does Friday have a discount code?
Yes. Code STSPICKLEBALL takes 10% off every Friday paddle I've tested.
Which Friday paddle has the most power, spin or control?
Power: the Aura Pro Elongated (95). Spin: the Aura Pro Widebody (86). Control: the Aura Pro Widebody (56).
What's the cheapest Friday paddle?
The Aura Hybrid at $116.10 with my code.
Compare Friday paddles
The Aura Pro in its two shapes, and its best paddles against the best of the same shape from any brand.
- Aura Pro Widebody vs Aura Pro Elongated Same Aura Pro, widebody against elongated Aura Pro Widebody +39 sweet spot, +38 control, +12 spin pointsAura Pro Elongated +5 power points
- Aura Pro Widebody vs Pegasus Power 2 Its best widebody against the best widebody I've tested Aura Pro Widebody nothing 5 or more points higherPegasus Power 2 +16 sweet spot, +16 control, +6 pop points
- Aura Pro Elongated vs J6CR Crystal Blue Its best elongated against the best elongated I've tested Aura Pro Elongated +8 power pointsJ6CR Crystal Blue +51 control, +27 sweet spot, +26 spin points
Where Friday ranks
The best lists its paddles make, and the paddles around them.
Brands to look at next
Brands with paddles in the same price range.
Latest paddle reviews
Every one starts with my verdict, then shows the numbers behind it.
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Get it if touch and spin win your points.
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Ultré Power 2 review
The pick for players whose drives and serves win them points.
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