Original
Performance
Discount available with code: PADDLEDB
Paddle Specs
- Generation
- 2
- Core Material
- 8mm Honeycomb PP
- Face Material
- 100% Carbon Fiber
- RPM
- 2,036
- Shape
- N/A
- Paddle Weight
- 8.2 oz
- Swing Weight
- 116
- Twist Weight
- 6.29
- Handle Length
- 5.5 in
- Grip Size
- 4.25
Description
Beginner & Intermediate Friendly. Huge, Forgiving Sweet Spot. No customization needed. 100,000+ Happy Customers. Maximum Spin.
How the Original compares
The Friday Pickleball Original is a 16mm pickleball paddle designed for all-court play, with a list price of $50. In PaddleDB's ratings it scores Power 49, Pop 20, Spin 76, Agility 65 and Control 54 out of 100. Its strongest rating is Agility, higher than 77% of the 71 paddles rated for agility. Its all-round score of 61 ranks #24 of 37 paddles rated in all four core categories. It weighs 8.2 oz, has a swing weight of 116 and a twist weight of 6.29.
Strengths and trade-offs, by the numbers
Stands out for
- List price of $50 is lower than 100% of paddles in PaddleDB.
- Agility rating of 65/100 — higher than 77% of the 71 paddles PaddleDB has rated for agility.
Trade-offs
- Pop rating of 20/100 ranks 64 of 66 — in the bottom quarter for pop.
Where the Original ranks
- #2 Best Pickleball Paddles Under $100 of 20
- #3 Best Pickleball Paddles Under $150 of 37
Friday Pickleball Original specs
| Brand | Friday Pickleball |
|---|---|
| Generation | 2 |
| Designed for | All-Court |
| Thickness | 16 mm |
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.5 in |
| Face length | 11 in |
| Handle length | 5.5 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in |
| Weight | 8.2 oz |
| Swing weight | 116 |
| Twist weight | 6.29 |
| Spin RPM | 2,036 |
| Core | 8mm Honeycomb PP |
| Face | 100% Carbon Fiber |
| Surface texture | Abrasive Carbon Fiber |
| Approval | USAP |
| Warranty | 99 Days |
| List price | $50 |
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 Original (this paddle) | 49 | 54 | 76 | 65 | $50 |
| Honolulu Pickleball Co. J5 | N/A | 53 | 78 | N/A | $165 |
| Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro Bloom | 43 | N/A | N/A | 63 | $109.99 |
| Spartus P1 Elongated | N/A | 46 | 80 | N/A | $219.99 |
| Joola Hyperion Pro IV (16mm) | N/A | 52 | 85 | N/A | $279.95 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Friday Pickleball Original good for power?
Not especially. Its Power rating is 49/100, ranking 46 of 65 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power — higher than 29% of them.
Is the Friday Pickleball Original 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 Original?
116. That is heavier than 50% of the 92 paddles in PaddleDB with a measured swing weight (median 115.7).
How much does the Friday Pickleball Original weigh?
8.2 oz. The median paddle in PaddleDB weighs 8.09 oz.
Is the Friday Pickleball Original 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 Original cost?
The Friday Pickleball Original has a list price of $50. 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.