The Friday Aura is a 4th-generation pickleball paddle designed to deliver a precise balance of control, forgiveness, and moderate power. Built on a fully foam-based construction featuring the patent-pending ElasTech technology, it stands out for its ability to absorb impact while maximizing stability on every shot.
Designed for intermediate to advanced players, the Friday Aura is the “all-court” option in the Aura lineup. Unlike its Pro counterpart—more explosive and power-oriented—the Aura prioritizes consistency, touch, and point construction. It excels in defensive phases such as resets, dinks, and fast transitions, while still providing enough pop to finish points when opportunities arise.
Its Quad-Foam Core combined with a raw T700 CFC carbon fiber face delivers a soft yet responsive feel, with excellent dwell time (ball-to-face contact). This allows players to better control shot trajectory and depth, even under pressure.
The ElasTech technology, integrated between the perimeter foam and the core, significantly expands the sweet spot. The result is increased forgiveness on off-center hits, improved stability on blocks, and reduced vibrations.
With its elongated shape and carefully tuned balance, the Friday Aura also enhances reach at the net and provides added leverage for spin and precise shot placement.
This is a paddle built for players who want to construct points intelligently, maintain control of rallies, and evolve toward a more strategic style of play.
Specifications
- Style / Generation: Gen 4
- Shape: Elongated
- Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Average Weight: 8.1 oz ± 0.18 oz
- Dimensions: 16.5″ x 7.5″
- Thickness: 16 mm
- Handle Length / Grip Circumference: 5.5″ x 4.25″
- Swing Weight: 116
- Twist Weight: 6.05
- Core: Quad-Foam Core
- Face: Raw T700 CFC Carbon Fiber
- Technology: ElasTech Perimeter Weighting System (patent pending)
