Best Friday Pickleball Paddles 2026

Last updated: June 2026

Aura and Aura Pro shapes ranked from our June tests

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Friday Aura Pro Widebody (8.8 score, $159 w/ PRH) is our top Friday pick for doubles hands speed. Aura Pro Elongated is best for power drives. Aura Widebody is the best budget foam Friday at $119 w/ PRH.

How we tested

Every paddle we cover goes through the same on-court protocol - individual play, head-to-head comparisons, and tournament use before anything gets written down. Every paddle below has a full review on the site; click through to see scores, specs, and the deal we found for each.

The rankings

Each category below links to the full review for that paddle.

Best Overall Friday

Friday Aura Pro Widebody

Fastest swing weight in the Aura Pro line.

$159 - code PRH Widebody 16mm

Strong maneuverability (9.2) Read →

Best Friday Power

Friday Aura Pro Elongated

Friday's stiffest Gen 4 power shape on the elongated platform.

$159 - code PRH Elongated 16mm

Strong power (9.1) Read →

Best Friday Hybrid

Friday Aura Pro Hybrid

Pro pop in Friday's balanced hybrid footprint.

$159 - code PRH Hybrid 16mm

Strong power (9.0) Read →

Best Budget Friday

Friday Aura Widebody

Our top Aura pick for forgiveness within the line.

$119 - code PRH Widebody 16mm

Strong maneuverability (9.1) Read →

Best Friday Elongated Value

Friday Aura Elongated

Dwell-forward Gen 4 on the elongated shape.

$119 - code PRH Elongated 16mm

Strong spin (8.9) Read →

Best Friday Entry Hybrid

Friday Aura Hybrid

Friday's quickest Aura for doubles hands battles.

$119 - code PRH Hybrid 16mm

Strong maneuverability (8.9) Read →

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Next step

Compare the full reviews before you buy.

Use the review pages for category scores and specs, then check the deals page for any current codes.

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Friday lineup at a glance

Six shapes across Aura and Aura Pro share ElasTECH perimeter weighting and USAP pathways on most SKUs. Pro line is firmer; Aura line is softer quad-foam.