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Middleweight/Medium Grip
FRIDAY Aura Pro Widebody Pickleball Paddle
The FRIDAY Aura Pro Widebody Pickleball Paddle takes the most forgiving shape in the line and gives it the loudest, most explosive version of Friday’s Gen 4 platform. The Widebody profile already creates a bigger hitting surface and more stability, but the real difference here is how the Double Thermoformed construction changes the response. The paddle feels tighter, firmer, and more connected at contact, so counters come off faster, blocks hold their line better, and putaways get that easy pop that makes the Aura Pro feel dangerous from all over the court.
Friday pairs that structure with a Quad-Foam Core, a blow molded carbon fiber frame, and patent-pending ElasTECH perimeter weighting, which is why this paddle does not just feel powerful, it feels stable while doing it. The textured carbon fiber face keeps spin in the equation, but the real story is how much sweet spot and pop this shape creates once it is reinforced by the Pro build. Compared to the Pro Hybrid, this is more forgiving and more settled in hand battles. Compared to the standard Aura Widebody, it is noticeably quicker, louder, and more aggressive. If the Aura Widebody is built to calm the game down, the Pro Widebody is built to absorb pace and fire right back.
Key Features
- Gen 4 Double Thermoformed Construction - Reinforced structure adds rigidity and stability, creating a faster, poppier response with more consistent power on hard contact.
- Patent-Pending ElasTECH Perimeter Weighting - Friday’s internal weighting layer helps produce a massive sweet spot while boosting stability and power across the face.
- Blow Molded Carbon Fiber Frame - Pro-specific frame design increases durability and structural integrity, helping the paddle feel tight and explosive under pressure.
- Quad-Foam Core System - Full foam construction supports dwell, feel, and vibration dampening while still delivering the higher energy return the Pro line is known for.
- Widebody Shape Stability - The broader 16" x 8" profile adds forgiveness and makes volleys, counters, and resets feel more planted in fast exchanges.
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Specifications
Average Weight: 7.9 ounces
Weight Range: 7.7 - 8.1 ounces
Grip Circumference: 4.25" (Medium) Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8"
Grip Style: Tacky, Cushioned
Grip Manufacturer: Friday Pickleball
Handle Length: 5.5"
Paddle Length: 16.0"
Paddle Width: 8.0"
Paddle Face: Textured Carbon Fiber
Core Material: EPP Foam
Core Thickness: 16mm (0.629")
Construction: Gen 4 Double Thermoformed
Edge Guard: Low-Profile
Manufacturer: Friday Pickleball
Approvals: USAP
Made in China
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