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My Honest Thoughts on the Friday Fever
Written by TJ Stansbury, 5.6 DUPR
I’ve played with pretty much every Gen 3 paddle on the market, and I’ll be real with you: a lot of them are too hot, inconsistent, or way overpriced.
The Friday Fever? It changed the game for me.
I used it to win gold at the PPA in Mesa, and it’s been my main paddle ever since. Here’s why I think it’s one of the best Gen 3 options out there — especially for the price.
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It's got the perfect amount of power and don't even get me started on the spin
The Fever gives me plenty of heat that I need on counter attacks so that I can put balls away without me having to worry about too much power. It’s the best paddle I’ve ever used. The dwell time is unmatched and the grit has opened up angles on the court that I’ve never been able to hit until now.
2
It comes in pretty light so I can customize it to my liking
Gen 3 paddles are known for power, but not always control. The Fever gives me both out of the box, but I can also use different weight customizations to get the perfect balance for my playstyle. My paddles came in around 7.7oz, so I use lead weights in all 4 corners for added power and stability and the weight still feels great.
3
It takes a few sessions to break in, but it's built to last
This is where the Fever sets itself apart. People are used to Gen 3 paddles having a break-in period, but the problem is that they also wear down fast — you get those mushy zones, or the pop fades after a few months. The Fever does also have that break-in period, but once it opens up, the paddle is electric. They've also done some durability enhancements which reduce core crushing, so the paddle will last a lot longer than other Gen 3 paddles.
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Friday has 1000% lived up to their mission
Friday says its mission is to "deliver high-quality gear at affordable prices". Their Original and Challenger paddles are some of the best paddles for their price, so I wasn't really sure how much more they could do beyond that. The Fever has completely shattered that. This is one of the best paddles in pickleball period, and the fact that it's 100 bucks feels somehow wrong.
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It looks like I'm not the only one who thinks so
The reviews are coming in from their early access release and people are absolutely raving about the paddle. Lots of comments about the power, how smooth drops feel, and how the
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FEVER REVIEWS
The hype is real.
The perfect blend of spin, control, pop, and power
It’s truly rare to find a paddle that can do everything, but the Fever does it. There isn’t a single shot on court that I don’t feel comfortable hitting with the Fever in my hands. It is THE shot maker's paddle. This paddle absolutely can compete and win at the highest levels of the sport.
Scott
5.40 DUPR
Perfect amount of power and don't even get me started on the spin.
The Fever gives me plenty of power that I need on counter attacks so that I can put balls away without me having to worry about too much power. It’s the best paddle I’ve ever used. The dwell time is unmatched and the grit has opened up angles on the court that I’ve never been able to hit until now.
TJ
5.6 DUPR
Insane dwell time. I can put the ball anywhere.
I had never found a paddle where I truly felt like I could hit the exact shot I wanted to. Once I got a Fever in my hands that all changed. I can generate lots of spin, get effortless power, and reset the ball from anywhere on the court. I’ve used countless paddles over the years and I’ve finally found the one. The Friday Fever is the best of the best.
Isaac
5.0 DUPR
Blends power and pop with effortless control
I always thought that control and power were antithetical until I played with the Fever. I’m putting more balls away than ever while also hitting more resets than ever. It’s the perfect paddle.
Jake
4.73 DUPR
15-Match Win Streak Activated
My partner and I won 15 matches straight playing with Fevers a few weeks ago. I'm not kidding when I say this is the best paddle I've ever used.
Matt
4.0 DUPR
Completely changed my game
From my second session playing with the Fever, I felt my game completely change. My drives are way stronger, I'm hitting drops and resets that I've never been able to hit, and I have SO much more finishing power to put away shots.
André
3.9 DUPR