Fever
Performance
Discount available with code: PADDLEDB
Paddle Specs
- Generation
- 3
- Core Material
- Polypropylene + Foam
- Face Material
- Triple-Layer T700 Raw Carbon Fiber
- RPM
- 2,247
- Shape
- Standard
- Paddle Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Swing Weight
- 112.9
- Twist Weight
- 7
- Handle Length
- 5.375 in
- Grip Size
- 4.25
Description
The 102 takes everything great about the original Fever and levels it up with Friday's patent-pending ElasTECH Internal Perimeter Weighting System.
How the Fever compares
The Friday Pickleball Fever is a 16mm standard pickleball paddle designed for all-court play, with a list price of $99. In PaddleDB's ratings it scores Power 52, Pop 48, Spin 89, Agility 68 and Control 54 out of 100. Its strongest rating is Agility, higher than 82% of the 71 paddles rated for agility. Its all-round score of 66 ranks #18 of 37 paddles rated in all four core categories. It weighs 8.1 oz, has a swing weight of 112.9 and a twist weight of 7.
Strengths and trade-offs, by the numbers
Stands out for
- List price of $99 is lower than 96% of paddles in PaddleDB.
- Agility rating of 68/100 — higher than 82% of the 71 paddles PaddleDB has rated for agility.
Trade-offs
- Pop rating of 48/100 ranks 51 of 66 — in the bottom quarter for pop.
Where the Fever ranks
- #1 Best Pickleball Paddles Under $100 of 20
- #1 Best Pickleball Paddles Under $150 of 37
- #1 Best Standard-Shape Pickleball Paddles of 6
Friday Pickleball Fever specs
| Brand | Friday Pickleball |
|---|---|
| Generation | 3 |
| Designed for | All-Court |
| Shape | Standard |
| Thickness | 16 mm |
| Length | 15.875 in |
| Width | 8 in |
| Face length | 10.5 in |
| Handle length | 5.375 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in |
| Weight | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weight | 112.9 |
| Twist weight | 7 |
| Balance point | 24.3 cm |
| Spin RPM | 2,247 |
| Core | Polypropylene + Foam |
| Face | Triple-Layer T700 Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Approval | USAP |
| Warranty | 99 Days |
| List price | $99 |
Paddles with similar ratings
Closest matches on Power, Control, Spin and Agility, favouring the same thickness and shape.
| Paddle | Power | Control | Spin | Agility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Pickleball Fever (this paddle) | 52 | 54 | 89 | 68 | $99 |
| Joola Hyperion Pro IV (16mm) | N/A | 52 | 85 | N/A | $279.95 |
| Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro Bloom | 43 | N/A | N/A | 63 | $109.99 |
| Friday Pickleball Original | 49 | 54 | 76 | 65 | $50 |
| 11six24 Pegasus Jelly Bean | N/A | 47 | 86 | N/A | $99.99 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Friday Pickleball Fever good for power?
Not especially. Its Power rating is 52/100, ranking 44 of 65 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power — higher than 32% of them.
Is the Friday Pickleball Fever good for control?
Its Control rating is 54/100, ranking 29 of 57 paddles rated for control — higher than 42% of them.
What is the swing weight of the Friday Pickleball Fever?
112.9. That is heavier than 27% of the 92 paddles in PaddleDB with a measured swing weight (median 115.7).
How much does the Friday Pickleball Fever weigh?
8.1 oz. The median paddle in PaddleDB weighs 8.09 oz.
Is the Friday Pickleball Fever USAP approved?
Yes — PaddleDB lists it as approved by USAP. Approval lists change, so confirm on the official list before a sanctioned event.
How much does the Friday Pickleball Fever cost?
The Friday Pickleball Fever has a list price of $99. Code PADDLEDB gives a discount at Friday Pickleball.
Ratings are relative to the 101 paddles in PaddleDB: 100 is the highest value in the database, 1 the lowest. How we rate paddles.