Friday Pickle Challenger Review

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Price: $89. Swing weight: 122. Twist weight: 6.38. Weight: 8.3 oz. Spin: 1890 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.

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Friday Pickle

Challenger

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

$89
Code: PBSTUDIO

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Elongated16mm coreCarbon

Specs & Lab Data

Swing Weight
122
Twist Weight
6.38
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Spin
1890 RPM
Balance
240mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"

Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 122 (89th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Great value at $89 — cheaper than 99% of paddles (avg $197)

Cons

  • Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (89th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Singles Players

Swing weight of 122 (89th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 122 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $89, it's cheaper than 99% of paddles (avg $197)

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