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Friday Original vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash LH 16
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Friday Original
Vatic Pro Prism Flash LH 16
Price
$69
$99.99
Swing Weight
118
117
Twist Weight
6.29
6.18
Weight
8.2 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.3 MPH
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Pop
35.3 MPH
—
Spin
1926 RPM
—
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 1.5
Balance
239mm
241mm
Friday Original
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Great value at $69 — cheaper than 100% of paddles (avg $197)
Cons
- −Lower pop at 35.3 MPH (19th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Tennis ConvertsBudget-Conscious Buyers
Code: PBEFFECT
Vatic Pro Prism Flash LH 16
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Great value at $99.99 — cheaper than 96% of paddles (avg $197)
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Tennis ConvertsBudget-Conscious Buyers
Code: PBEFFECT
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