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Friday Challenger
Friday

Challenger

The Friday Challenger is a 16 mm elongated pickleball paddle with a Carbon face. 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(37)
Pop (volley mph)36.2(46)
Swing weight112.0(34)
Twist weight5.8(11)
Balance point23.8 cm(43)

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Full specs

Shape
Elongated
Core thickness
16 mm
Build
Gen 2
Process
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Surface texture
Raw Texture/Peel Ply
Surface layup
Carbon
Core type
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Length
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Width
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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 (Low)
Firepower
50/100
Grip size
4.25 in
Year released
2024
Certification
USAP
Warranty
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