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Friday Original
Friday

Original

The Friday Original is a 16 mm hybrid pickleball paddle with a Carbon face. It generates low spin (14th percentile) with above-average power and low pop. It has a heavier, head-leaning swing weight that favors power and plow-through over hand speed, but below-average twist weight, so off-center hits lose more pace. Overall it's a control-oriented profile that trades raw power for touch and placement.

$69.00

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Performance

Spin1926 rpm(14)
Power (serve mph)56.3(62)
Pop (volley mph)35.3(15)
Swing weight118.0(77)
Twist weight6.3(44)
Balance point23.9 cm(49)

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Full specs

Shape
Hybrid
Core thickness
16 mm
Build
Gen 2
Process
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Surface texture
Paint Grit
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
8.2 oz
Swing weight
118.0
Twist weight
6.29
Balance point
23.9 cm
Spin
1,926 rpm (Low)
Firepower
41/100
Grip size
4.25 in
Year released
2024
Certification
USAP
Warranty
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