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Friday Aura W vs Vatic Pro V-sol Pro Bloom

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Friday Aura W
Vatic Pro V-sol Pro Bloom
Price
$129
$109.99
Swing Weight
106
106
Twist Weight
6.44
6.77
Weight
7.8 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.3 MPH
56.2 MPH
Pop
36.5 MPH
36.6 MPH
Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Composite
Carbon
Build
Gen 4
Gen 4
Balance
234mm
230mm

Friday Aura W

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 106 is in the bottom 10% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Great value at $129 — cheaper than 88% of paddles (avg $197)
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Very light swing weight of 106 (bottom 10%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Doubles SpecialistsBudget-Conscious Buyers
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBEFFECT
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Vatic Pro V-sol Pro Bloom

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 106 is in the bottom 10% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Great value at $109.99 — cheaper than 92% of paddles (avg $197)

Cons

  • −Very light swing weight of 106 (bottom 10%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

BeginnersDoubles SpecialistsBudget-Conscious Buyers
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
Full details

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