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Original Paddle

16 mm

Weight: 8.3 oz

Price: $99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    elongated

  • Length:
    16.5 in
  • Width:
    7.5 in
  • Thickness:
    16mm
  • Grip length:
    5.5 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.25 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Friday Original Paddle is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a carbon fiber face. Weighing 8.3 oz with a 5.5-inch grip, it has a medium swing weight (117). The 16mm core thickness may provide a balance of power and control. Carbon fiber faces are often associated with control and feel. The elongated shape could offer a larger sweet spot. This paddle may be suitable for intermediate to advanced all-court players due to its balance of power and control characteristics. Its power rating (8.0/10) and spin rating (7.7/10) suggest potential strengths in aggressive play. However, the lower pop rating (5.6/10) may be a limitation for players prioritizing quick volleys. The twist weight rating is 4.9/10.

Attributes

Summary

The Friday Original Paddle is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a carbon fiber face. Weighing 8.3 oz with a 5.5-inch grip, it has a medium swing weight (117). The 16mm core thickness may provide a balance of power and control. Carbon fiber faces are often associated with control and feel. The elongated shape could offer a larger sweet spot. This paddle may be suitable for intermediate to advanced all-court players due to its balance of power and control characteristics. Its power rating (8.0/10) and spin rating (7.7/10) suggest potential strengths in aggressive play. However, the lower pop rating (5.6/10) may be a limitation for players prioritizing quick volleys. The twist weight rating is 4.9/10.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio2036--1166.29-
Pickleball Effect192654.333.31186.29239
Estimated:202155.550734.11231176.29239

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio2036--1166.29-
Pickleball Effect192654.333.31186.29239
Estimated:202155.550734.11231176.29239

Spin

2,021RPM

73rd percentile

7.7

Twist weight

6.29

48th percentile

4.9

Balance point

239mm

53rd percentile

0.0%

Average

Drive speed

55.6mph

86th percentile

8.0

Volley speed

34.1mph

38th percentile

5.6

Swing weight

117

66th percentile

2.6%

Average

Spin

2,021RPM

73rd percentile

7.7

Twist weight

6.29

48th percentile

4.9

Balance point

239mm

53rd percentile

0.0%

Average

Drive speed

55.6mph

86th percentile

8.0

Volley speed

34.1mph

38th percentile

5.6

Swing weight

117

66th percentile

2.6%

Average

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