Friday Aura W Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a wide body shape.
Price: $129. Swing weight: 106. Twist weight: 6.44. Weight: 7.83 oz. Power: 56.3 MPH. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Composite.
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 Specialists: Light swing weight (106, bottom 10%) with 36.5 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $129, it's cheaper than 88% of paddles (avg $197)
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Friday
Aura W
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a wide body shape.
Wide body16mm coreCompositeGen 4Firepower Balanced
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
106
5th percentile
Twist Weight
6.44
56th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.3 MPH
66th percentile
Pop
36.5 MPH
65th percentile
Balance
234mm
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 Specialists
Light swing weight (106, bottom 10%) with 36.5 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $129, it's cheaper than 88% of paddles (avg $197)
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