Friday Aura Pro
Our take on the Aura Pro Elongated
Over the past two years Friday Pickleball has transformed from a company known for its viral videos to a legitimate player in the performance paddle market.
The brand took the next step on that journey in early 2026 with the launch of their Aura and Aura Pro paddles.
The Aura Pro is a full-foam paddle that delivers great pop in hands battles and big power on full swings like drives and overheads. It features a rubber ring around the core that gives the paddle a slightly more plush/less harsh feel than a lot of other full-foam paddles, which helped us get a good feel for the ball on shots that require more touch. In that sense it is an upgrade from a lot of the foam options we saw in 2025.
Check out our full review of the Aura and Aura Pro here.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $169.00
Is the Aura Pro Elongated worth $169?
Who should buy the Aura Pro Elongated?
How does the Aura Pro Elongated play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Aura Pro Elongated?
Aura Pro Elongated vs Duo Elongated
Power
Friday Aura Pro
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Friday
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 116
- Twist Weight
- 6
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
Power
Enhance DUO
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Enhance
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Swing Weight
- 119
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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Questions people ask about the Aura Pro Elongated
Is the Friday Aura Pro a power paddle or a control paddle?
It's a power paddle. Its floating EPP foam core gives great pop in hands battles and big power on drives and overheads.
Does the Friday Aura Pro need lead or tungsten tape?
Not necessarily, since the power is really good out of the box. For elite pop, 3-inch strips of tungsten tape on the sides push it to top-tier levels.
Is the Friday Aura Pro worth $169?
Yes. It offers many of the same qualities as $200-plus foam paddles for $40 to $50 less, so it's a good pick if you're budget conscious.
Is the Friday Aura Pro USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
Who should buy the Friday Aura Pro?
Players who want a modern full-foam paddle that's a little easier on touch shots. A rubber ring around the core makes it more plush and less harsh than many foam paddles.
What are some Friday Aura Pro alternatives?
Speedup Tide
Proton Project Flamingo
Proton Project Peacock
How We Tested
Our paddle reviewers (all 5.0+ players) work with other high-level players in their area to test paddles on a variety of shots. This testing involves several hours of drills and games in an effort to determine how the paddle impacts performance in real-world scenarios.
We use the Life Time LT Pro 48 pickleball for our testing.