Proton Project Coyote vs Friday Aura Pro Elongated (2026)
Last updated: October 2026
$179.10 with PRH10 or $159 with PRH. Two spin elongateds, and the cheaper one plays better.
Buy the Friday Aura Pro Elongated.
It is $159 with code PRH ($10 off $169), $20.10 less than the Coyote, and it rated higher in every category we test: power, pop, spin, control, forgiveness and hand speed. Its Gen 4 dual-density foam has a firm, poppy hit and a 6.0 to 6.15 twist weight. Buy the Proton Project Coyote ($179.10 with code PRH10, 10% off $199) if you want the higher measured spin (2,279 RPM against about 2,180), a crisp 15mm Gen 3 build and a light 7.78 oz static weight, and you already have compact mechanics: its 5.9 twist weight punishes off-center hits. Both are USAP approved.
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
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The numbers side by side
- Price with code: Aura Pro Elongated $169, $159 with PRH ($10 off). Project Coyote $199, $179.10 with PRH10 (10% off).
- Spin: Coyote 2,279 RPM. Aura Pro about 2,180 RPM.
- Swing weight: Aura Pro 115 to 116. Coyote 116.8.
- Twist weight: Aura Pro 6.0 to 6.15. Coyote about 5.9.
- Weight: Coyote 7.78 oz. Aura Pro 7.95 to 8.11 oz.
- Core: Aura Pro dual-density EPP and EVA foam with ElasTECH in a blow-molded carbon frame, 16mm. Coyote polypropylene and foam (Gen 3), 15mm.
- Face: Aura Pro T700 raw carbon. Coyote carbon fiber.
- Approval: Aura Pro USAP. Coyote USAP and UPA-A.
Why the Aura Pro Elongated wins
The Aura Pro Elongated is Friday's attacking Gen 4 paddle: firm, immediate contact, drives and serves that pick up depth without overswinging, and enough spin on full swings and rolls. It rated ahead of the Coyote on every attribute in our testing and costs $20.10 less. The trade is a peel-ply face that will smooth with hours of play.
When the Project Coyote makes sense
The Project Coyote has the higher spin number and a light static weight, and its serves sit around 60 mph. Miss toward the edge, though, and the face twists. It is a specialist for players who already shape the ball, not a default bag paddle. Proton's code is PRH10, not PRH.
Other Proton options: Peacock vs Project Coyote.
Codes
Friday: PRH for $10 off at fridaypickle.com/PRH. Proton: PRH10 for 10% off at protonsports.com/discount/PRH10. Both are permanent partner codes. See our Friday and Proton code pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Proton Project Coyote or Friday Aura Pro Elongated?
The Friday Aura Pro Elongated for most players. It rated higher across the board in our testing and is $159 with code PRH, $20.10 less than the Coyote at $179.10 with PRH10.
Which has more spin?
The Project Coyote measured 2,279 RPM against about 2,180 for the Aura Pro Elongated.
What code works at Proton?
PRH10, for 10% off. Friday uses PRH.
Are both USAP approved?
Yes. The Project Coyote is also UPA-A approved.
Related guides
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