The Friday Aura Widebody is the most forgiving Aura: SW ~106.5, TW ~6.6, 2,290 RPM spin, at $119 with PRH. Best Aura for doubles kitchen play before stepping to Pro widebody.
The Verdict
Our top Aura pick for forgiveness within the line.
Easiest Aura for kitchen consistency — lightest Aura swing weight. After thorough on-court evaluation, the Friday Aura Widebody is a strong fit for players who want the easiest aura shape for kitchen consistency — see category scores below for power, control, spin, and feel.
If you're comparing it against other foam-core paddles, it's one of several great foam core paddles we've played this year.
Specs
| Price (with code) | $119 with code PRH |
| Stock Price | $129 |
| Shape | Widebody |
| Thickness | 16mm |
| Core | Quad-foam (full foam) + ElasTECH |
| Face | T700 raw carbon CFC |
| Weight | ~7.9 oz |
| Grip Length | 5.4" / 4.25" |
| Swing Weight | ~106.5 |
Performance Scores
On-Court Feel
Wide face stabilizes blocks and dinks without feeling sluggish — swing weight around 106.5 is the lightest in the Aura family, so hand battles at the kitchen felt less taxing over a two-hour session.
Foam feel is noticeably softer than Pro widebody on resets and dead dinks; you get dwell and forgiveness at the cost of peak pop. Spin is high-2,200s RPM class — competitive for the price, with the same peel-ply texture management as other Aura SKUs.
If you are new to foam or coming from a control honeycomb paddle, this is the Friday shape we suggest trying first before elongated reach or Pro stiffness.
Performance & Testing
The Friday Aura Widebody went through our standard on-court protocol - drills, rec play, and at least one tournament match. Scores reflect consensus feedback, not a single reviewer's opinion.
Grit & Durability
Standard peel-ply carbon wear curve — strong bite early, smoothing over time. No PermaGrit-style long plateau; budget for texture fade if spin is your main reason to buy.
Who It's For
Beginner-to-intermediate foam buyers and doubles players who want stability per dollar.
Skip if you need max power or Pro-level pop — step to Aura Pro widebody at $159 with the same PRH code.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lightest Aura SW
- Best Aura TW
- Kitchen-friendly
- $119 with PRH
- USAP
Cons
- Less reach than elongated
- Not pure control paddle
- Grit fade
- Aura Pro firmer for more pop
- Still attack-leaning vs true control foams
Bottom Line
The default Aura shape for most rec doubles players — strong value at $119 with PRH.
Best PRH value in Friday's lineup for forgiveness per dollar.
Pair with our Friday promo guide if you are deciding Aura vs Pro at checkout.
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Common questions
What is the promo code for the Friday Aura Widebody?
Our code is PRH (Save $10). Paste it at checkout on fridaypickle.com after you open the shop link from this review or our deals page.
How much does the Friday Aura Widebody cost with PRH?
List price is $129; with PRH you pay $119. Prices can change on the brand site — we update reviews when we catch a shift.
Is the Friday Aura Widebody tournament legal?
Our notes from testing: USAP. If you play sanctioned events, double-check the current list on USA Pickleball or your tour before you buy.
Who is the Friday Aura Widebody for?
Players who want the easiest Aura shape for kitchen consistency
How much spin does the Friday Aura Widebody generate?
In our testing and measurement passes, this shape lands around 2290 RPM; your swing and ball matter too.