Ships ~Mar 13 (Limited Quantity Remaining)
AURA vs. AURA PRO
Aura and Aura Pro share the same foundation: two Gen 4 full-foam paddles built around our patent-pending ElasTech perimeter weighting for a massive sweet spot.
Aura Pro is the high power option: loud, poppy, and explosive, built to drive hard, counter fast, and finish points.
Aura is the all-court option: soft, forgiving, and made for touch, resets, and shaping the ball with confidence.
AURA PRO TECH SPECS
PATENT-PENDING ELASTECH
ElasTECH is a first of its kind internal perimeter weighting system unique to Friday paddles.
This technology is what makes our Gen 4 Project AURA paddles and our Gen 3 Fever 102 paddle have such a unique, buttery feel.
A layer of rubber sits between the perimeter foam and the honeycomb core, leading to a larger sweet spot, more stability, and more power without sacrificing feel & dwell.
WARRANTY
99-Day Returns Policy
You can return your paddle within 99 days if it is in almost-like-new playable condition. This is simply meant to make it easy to return the paddle if you give it a try and decide it's not for you.
This returns policy is not meant for people who have put serious hours on their paddle – please review warranty below if your paddle has been used. Paddle must be in great condition and undamaged to qualify for return.
6-Month Warranty
What's Covered
Manufacturer defects that are easily visible from a picture or video. This includes:
- Handle Breaking
- Loose or Cracked Edge Guard
- Face Cracks
What is Not Covered
- Normal wear & tear from play
- Graphics wearing/fading
- Rattling (doesn't affect performance)
- Paddle abuse/neglect
- Damage caused by hits to the ground
Miscellaneous
This warranty is available for Friday Paddles. Friday Pickleball holds the sole discretion to determine whether a damaged paddle is covered under our warranty. Friday Pickleball has the sole discretion to determine whether to replace or repair a paddle covered under our warranty. Replacement paddles are not covered under our warranty.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Standard shipping once received by the carrier takes around 3-5 business days.
Our team works to fulfill orders as quickly as possible, so if you notice that your order needs to be changed, please contact our team at hello@fridaypickle.com right away!
If you would like to return one or multiple paddles, please contact support at hello@fridaypickle.com. We'll provide you with a return label. With Onward Checkout Upgrade, your return shipping costs will be covered. Once the return is received, the refund will be processed.
Free Shipping promotions only apply to shipping within the United States unless stated otherwise.
Aura Pro
PATENT-PENDING DESIGN
LEADING IN INNOVATION
BLOW MOLDED CARBON FIBER FRAME
Double-Thermoformed for maximum durability. This unique feature takes inspiration from squash & padel.
Dual Foam Core
Provides a really nice sweet spot feel with incredible spin and shot-shaping potential.
Rubber Enhanced Core
Patent-Pending rubber construction for a high pop, high power paddle that will transform your game.
Over 120 Prototypes
Over eight months of rigorous development finally led us to the perfect paddle.
WE RAN A BETA TEST WITH NEARLY 1,000 CUSTOMERS.
AURA PRO REVIEWS
Here's what they had to say.
I'm officially switching back to Friday
My main paddle has been the Joola Pro 4 16mm Hyperion for the past 6 months while playing around the 4.0 level. From the very first touch, I knew the Aura Pro was special. Spin (10/10): Absolutely unmatched. Power vs. Boomstik: It has tons of power right when you need it — the Aura Pro gives you the juice but definitely clears the Boomstik in the control department. I would buy this for $333 over Boomstick and Pro 5.
DUPR increased by 0.40
I just got done using this at the UConn tournament in Stamford. We went one and two (MLP style) with the paddle, winning 4 games losing 2 for a DUPR increase of 0.40. When driving, the power is crazy strong — I never felt like I was swinging out of my shoes to generate power. Where it really shined was counters at the kitchen line. You didn't need to put a lot of power into it because that thing was coming back at them with more power than it had.
By far the best paddle I have ever played with
The Aura Pro proved to be the perfect balance between pop and control. My drops felt effortless, my drives had great dip on them, and the sweet spot on the paddle was very forgiving. I have played with Joola paddles, 6.0 paddles, Selkirk paddles, and more. The Aura Pro is by far the best paddle I have ever played with.
I have NEVER been this confident with my dinking game
With the Aura Pro, I have NEVER been this confident with my dinking game. I went from a sub-par dinker and nervous at the kitchen, to an above average dinker VERY quickly. The control is absolutely insane and every time I dink with it, I know exactly what the ball is going to do. The rubber is even throughout so you know exactly how the ball is going to react with every hit.
The Aura Pro... just wow, guys!
The Aura Pro... just wow, guys! What a FANTASTIC paddle! The drives off this paddle are a thing of beauty — so dippy! The dwell really gives you that confidence to tear into the ball and still keep it in. I've never hit drives so powerfully, yet consistently. It is on par or above any other power paddle I have played. That being said, it is also so controllable — with power paddles I tend to struggle in the short game. Not with this baby!
Won gold in our division — first time playing with it
Absolutely love it! Received my Aura Pro on 2/14 and played a tournament on 2/15. First time playing with it and we won gold in our division. Has much more power than my Fever 101 and 102. The gritty surface is really great and grabs the ball at the kitchen for really nice resets and dinks. With only a few hours of play time and a gold medal, I'm already sold on it!
PERFORMANCE PROFILE
AURA vs. AURA PRO
All-Court Control vs Top-End Power
"The Aura felt natural from the first hit. Absolute control, great feel, enough power on serves, drives, and flicks from the net. I would classify it as high-end all-court. The Aura Pro feels very much like a Boomstik. A little stiffer and hollower, definitely more power. After you get used to it, the Aura Pro is a high-end power paddle that gives you effortless power."
Kitchen Mastery vs Drive Game
"The Aura excels at the kitchen line. I was able to manipulate the ball very well, even making spinning riskier shots with a great deal of confidence. The Aura Pro drives are a thing of beauty! So dippy! The dwell gives you confidence to tear into the ball and still keep it in."
Feel & Dwell vs Pop & Explosiveness
"The Aura has noticeably more feel and dwell time. I feel more connected to the ball, especially in softer hands exchanges and resets. The Aura Pro has a more poppy, explosive response. It reminds me of the Selkirk Boomstick-style paddles. Great pop, but the Aura stands out for forgiveness and control."
Shot Shaping vs Effortless Power
"The Aura is more of an all-court control paddle. When you're full-swing driving, you get a lot more drop and shape on your shot. The Aura Pro on the other hand has extremely high power. I never felt like I was swinging out of my shoes to generate power. It was the perfect amount of my own body swing and paddle power."
Spin & Connection vs Serve & Drive Depth
"The Aura had amazing spin, touch, and feel. I really felt connected to my shots. This is an amazing paddle for people who don't need extra power from their paddle. The Pro instantly improved my serves and drives depth and pace, while shaping the shot to keep in the court with ease."
The 4.5–5.0 Verdict
"The Aura had great control. Grit was amazing, spin was great, control was phenomenal. Now the Aura Pro: not only do you get the feel of the Aura, but the power I was getting on drives was crazy. I've only used the Aura Pro going forward and can't wait to buy another one."
FROM THE FRIDAY TEAM
WE BUILT THIS FOR YOU
THE RESPONSE HAS BLOWN US AWAY
We poured everything into Project Aura. More R&D, more testing, more iteration than any paddle we've built. It wasn’t until we got the paddles into customers hands and heard their feedback that we KNEW we had something special. We don’t take any of this for granted and genuinely could not do this without you. Thank you!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET THESE IN YOUR HANDS
We've tested over 120 paddles over the last eight months and now we're finally here. Getting Project Aura out into the world and onto more courts is a dream come true. We’ve done all the work, now is the fun part.
WE'RE REALLY PROUD OF THIS ONE
The Friday community has always been a driving force behind our growth. Your loyalty and passion have been instrumental in shaping our success, and we believe that the Aura line truly reflects your energy. Your unwavering support means the world to us, and we truly appreciate your belief in what we’re building.
HOW THESE PADDLES ACTUALLY PLAY
The Aura is a paddle for players who love to feel the ball and enjoy a massive sweet spot and serious spin. Great for all-around players who want consistency, forgiveness, and touch.
The Aura Pro is a weapon: more pop, more noise, more power on demand.
Both run on Gen 4 ElasTECH Full-Foam cores.
Both feel unmistakably Friday.
Choose your warrior.
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