Friday
Challenger
Elongated16mmGen 2
The Friday Challenger is a 16 mm elongated pickleball paddle. It generates low spin (5th percentile) with below-average power and average pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, but low twist weight, so off-center hits lose more pace. Overall it's a control-oriented profile that trades raw power for touch and placement.
$89.00
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Performance
Spin1889 rpm(5)
Power (serve mph)55.7(41)
Pop (volley mph)36.2(50)
Swing weight112.0(34)
Twist weight5.8(12)
Balance point23.8 cm(43)
Weight setup — lead-tape customizer
Add lead tape below, or pick a recommended setup. Estimates update live.
12 o'clock (tip)
Most swing weight & power; head-heavy
3 & 9 o'clock
Stability / twist weight (forgiveness on off-center hits)
Throat (6 o'clock)
Adds mass with little balance change; cleaner feel
Handle / butt
Counterweight — quicker hands, lower swing weight
Lead added0.0 g
Static weight7.7 → 7.7 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight112.0 → 112.0 ±0
Twist weight5.80 → 5.80 ±0
Balance point23.8 → 23.8 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight112.0(34)
Twist weight5.8(12)
Balance point23.8 cm → 23.8 cm(43)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen 2
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
- —
- Length
- —
- Width
- —
- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 7.7 oz
- Swing weight
- 112.0
- Twist weight
- 5.80
- Balance point
- 23.8 cm
- Spin
- 1,889 rpm (Medium)
- Firepower
- 53/100
- Grip size
- 4.25 in
- Year released
- 2024
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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