Luzz vs Friday Pickleball Paddles: Which Brand to Buy (2026)
Last updated: October 2026
Luzz Glider 2026 at $101.15 with PRH. Friday Aura Pro at $159 with PRH.
Buy Friday for an elongated or a widebody and Luzz for a budget hybrid or the most durable grit.
The Friday Aura Pro Elongated ($159 with PRH) ranks above every Luzz elongated in our testing, and the Aura Pro Widebody has no Luzz rival. The Luzz Glider 2026 Hybrid ($101.15 with PRH) plays close to the Aura Pro Hybrid for $58 less. The Luzz Cannon XPP M1 ($152.15 with PRH) is the only paddle here in Tier 1 for independent lab spin durability. Code PRH works at both: 15% off at Luzz, $10 off at Friday.
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.
- a lighter swing (115–116 vs 123 swing weight)
- more stability on off-center hits (6.3 vs 6.0–6.15 twist weight)
- more stability on off-center hits (6.3 vs 6.0–6.15 twist weight)
- a lighter swing (115–116 vs 123 swing weight)
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Shape by shape
- Elongated: Friday Aura Pro Elongated at $159 with PRH is our pick. Swing weight around 115 to 116. On the Luzz side, the Cannon XPP M1 ($152.15 with PRH) is the heavy power elongated (swing weight around 123) with a Tier 1 face in the lab test, and the Pro-Cannon is the cheapest elongated here at $92.65 with PRH.
- Hybrid: Luzz Glider 2026 Hybrid at $101.15 with PRH, swing weight around 108. The Friday Aura Pro Hybrid ranks a little higher at $159 with PRH. Most people should save the $58.
- Widebody: Friday Aura Pro Widebody at $159 with PRH, swing weight around 107. Luzz has no widebody in our catalog. The Aura Widebody is $119 with PRH.
Price with code
Luzz takes 15% off with PRH. Friday takes $10 off with PRH. On a $119 Luzz that is $17.85. On a $169 Friday it is $10, so the gap grows with the price. The cheapest paddles on each side are close: the Luzz Pro-Cannon is $92.65 with PRH and the Friday Fever 102 Elongated is $92 with PRH.
Grit that lasts
In independent lab spin durability testing the Luzz Cannon XPP M1 is Tier 1 (under 5% spin loss). The Glider 2026, the Pro-Cannon and every Friday Aura Pro shape tested land in Tier 4 (20% or more). If you want a face that keeps its bite, the Cannon XPP is the one here.
Side by side
Prices are list price and the price with code PRH. Spin durability is from independent lab testing.
| Paddle | Shape | Thickness | Weight | List price | With code | Code | Spin durability (independent lab test) | Our coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Aura Pro Elongated | Elongated | 16mm | 7.95–8.11 oz | $169 | $159 | PRH ($10 off) | Tier 4 (20% or more) | Full review |
| Luzz Cannon XPP M1 16mm | Elongated | 16mm | 8.1 oz | $179 | $152.15 | PRH (15% off) | Tier 1 (under 5% spin loss) | Full review |
| Friday Aura Elongated | Elongated | 16mm | 8.11 oz | $129 | $119 | PRH ($10 off) | Not tested yet | Full review |
| Luzz Pro-Cannon | Elongated | 16mm | 7.9 oz | $109 | $92.65 | PRH (15% off) | Tier 4 (20% or more) | Full review |
| Luzz Glider 2026 Hybrid | Hybrid | 16mm | 7.83 oz | $119 | $101.15 | PRH (15% off) | Tier 4 (20% or more) | Full review |
| Friday Aura Pro Hybrid | Hybrid | 16mm | 7.97 oz | $169 | $159 | PRH ($10 off) | Tier 4 (20% or more) | Full review |
| Friday Aura Pro Widebody | Widebody | 16mm | 7.86 oz | $169 | $159 | PRH ($10 off) | Tier 4 (20% or more) | Full review |
| Friday Aura Widebody | Widebody | 16mm | 7.9 oz | $129 | $119 | PRH ($10 off) | Not tested yet | Full review |
Who should buy which
- Friday: elongated and widebody players who want the lighter swing in each shape, and anyone waiting on the Aura Pro Tour and Dagger.
- Luzz: budget buyers, hybrid players and power players who want the Cannon XPP's durable grit.
Brand guides and codes
Which Luzz to buy · Which Friday to buy · Luzz code guide · Friday code guide. Promo pages: Luzz and Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Luzz or Friday better?
Friday for elongated and widebody paddles. Luzz for value, hybrids and the most durable grit (Cannon XPP M1, Tier 1 in independent lab spin durability testing).
Does PRH work at Luzz and Friday?
Yes. PRH is 15% off at Luzz and $10 off at Friday.
Luzz Glider 2026 or Friday Aura Pro Hybrid?
The Glider for most people at $101.15 with PRH. The Aura Pro Hybrid ranks a little higher at $159 with PRH.
Related guides
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