Friday Aura Pro Creamsicle
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- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $189.00
Our take on the Aura Pro Elongated
With its orange-and-cream design, the Friday Creamsicle looks exactly like the frozen treat that inspired it. It’s playful, nostalgic and one of the most fun paddle graphics we’ve seen from Friday.
If someone pulled this paddle out at a poolside resort, it honestly wouldn’t look out of place.
Is the Aura Pro Elongated worth $189?
Yes, if the orange-and-cream look wins you over. At $189 it sits in the mid price range, $20 above the standard Aura Pro, and you get identical specs along with the same pop and full-swing power.
Who should buy the Aura Pro Elongated?
Players who want the Aura Pro’s full-foam power and slightly softer touch in a playful orange-and-cream design. It suits anyone who likes the floating foam build and wants a paddle that stands out, since the Creamsicle is simply the Aura Pro in a new graphic.
Buy it if
- You want the Aura Pro in orange and cream
- You like a playful, nostalgic design
- You want great pop in hands battles
- You want full-foam power with a softer ring
Skip it if
- You'd rather pay less for the same specs
- You want a plush control paddle
- You need a UPA-A approved paddle
How does the Aura Pro Elongated play?
This is the Aura Pro in an orange-and-cream graphic, so it plays the same: a floating EPP foam core gives great pop in hands battles and big power on full swings, while a rubber ring takes some harshness off touch shots. Side strips of tungsten tape push power to top-tier levels.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Aura Pro Elongated?
Its biggest edge is Aura Pro performance with a graphic that turns heads. The main cost is paying more than the standard version for looks alone.
Strengths
- Same specs as the standard Aura Pro
- Great pop in hands battles
- Big power on drives and overheads
- One of the more fun Friday graphics
Trade-offs
- Costs more than the standard Aura Pro
- Firmer than the softer Aura
- Elite pop needs added tungsten tape
Closest match we’ve tested
Friday Aura Pro Creamsicle vs JOOLA POWER FX
Same elongated shape, same 16mm Gen 4 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 116
- Twist Weight
- 6
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 115
- Twist Weight
- 6
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
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Questions people ask about the Aura Pro Elongated
What is the Friday Aura Pro Creamsicle?
It's the Friday Aura Pro in an orange-and-cream graphic that looks just like the frozen treat. It's one of the most fun designs Friday has made.
Does the Friday Aura Pro Creamsicle play like the standard Aura Pro?
Yes. It has the same specs as the standard Aura Pro, including the 116 swing weight, 6 twist weight, elongated shape and 16mm Gen 4 core.
Is the Friday Aura Pro Creamsicle worth $189?
It is if you want the Aura Pro in this graphic. It costs $20 more than the $169 standard version, which has great pop and big power on full swings.
Is the Friday Aura Pro Creamsicle USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
Does the Friday Aura Pro Creamsicle need tungsten tape?
Not necessarily, since the power is really good out of the box. Adding 3-inch tungsten tape strips to the sides takes it to top-tier levels.
What are some Friday Aura Pro Creamsicle alternatives?
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The Aura Pro Elongated measured power 87, spin 83, swing weight 116 and twist weight 6.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.