Friday Original Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Price: $69. Swing weight: 118. Twist weight: 6.29. Weight: 8.2 oz. Power: 56.3 MPH. Spin: 1926 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Carbon.
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 Converts: Swing weight of 118 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $69, it's cheaper than 100% of paddles (avg $197)
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Friday
Original
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Hybrid16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower BalancedAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
118
72th percentile
Twist Weight
6.29
45th percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.3 MPH
66th percentile
Pop
35.3 MPH
17th percentile
Spin
1926 RPM
Medium
Balance
239mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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 Converts
Swing weight of 118 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $69, it's cheaper than 100% of paddles (avg $197)
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