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Challenger Paddle

16 mm

Weight: 8 oz

Price: $149

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 Challenger Paddle by Friday is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a carbon fiber face. This combination may offer a balance of power and control. Weighing 8 ounces with a medium swing weight (117), it could be suitable for a wide range of players. The 5.5-inch grip accommodates most hand sizes. The paddle's drive speed (55 mph) and volley speed (35 mph) are above average (76th and 69th percentile, respectively), suggesting good power and pop potential. Spin (1966 RPM) is also above average (62nd percentile). The twist weight of 6.09 is rated lower (37th percentile), which may result in slightly less stability on off-center hits. The elongated shape could provide a larger sweet spot. While the medium swing weight may enhance power, it could also reduce maneuverability for some.

Attributes

Summary

The Challenger Paddle by Friday is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a carbon fiber face. This combination may offer a balance of power and control. Weighing 8 ounces with a medium swing weight (117), it could be suitable for a wide range of players. The 5.5-inch grip accommodates most hand sizes. The paddle's drive speed (55 mph) and volley speed (35 mph) are above average (76th and 69th percentile, respectively), suggesting good power and pop potential. Spin (1966 RPM) is also above average (62nd percentile). The twist weight of 6.09 is rated lower (37th percentile), which may result in slightly less stability on off-center hits. The elongated shape could provide a larger sweet spot. While the medium swing weight may enhance power, it could also reduce maneuverability for some.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio---1226.38-
Pickleball Effect188953.834.11125.8238
Estimated:196655.039234.93181176.09238

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio---1226.38-
Pickleball Effect188953.834.11125.8238
Estimated:196655.039234.93181176.09238

Spin

1,966RPM

62nd percentile

7.3

Twist weight

6.09

37th percentile

4.4

Balance point

238mm

43rd percentile

0.4%

Average

Drive speed

55mph

76th percentile

7.5

Volley speed

34.9mph

69th percentile

6.8

Swing weight

117

66th percentile

2.6%

Average

Drive speed

55mph

76th percentile

7.5

Volley speed

34.9mph

69th percentile

6.8

Swing weight

117

66th percentile

2.6%

Average

Spin

1,966RPM

62nd percentile

7.3

Twist weight

6.09

37th percentile

4.4

Balance point

238mm

43rd percentile

0.4%

Average

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