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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
Surface texture
Paint Grit
Surface layup
Carbon
Core type
Length
Width
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