Original
53/100PaddleDB score#53 of 58 paddles
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 52, Pop 21, Spin 59, Agility 54 and Control 45 out of 100. Its strongest rating is Agility, higher than 75% of the 85 paddles rated for agility. Its all-round score of 53 ranks #53 of 58 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 54/100 — higher than 75% of the 85 paddles PaddleDB has rated for agility.
Trade-offs
- Pop rating of 21/100 ranks 80 of 82 — in the bottom quarter for pop.
- Control rating of 45/100 ranks 73 of 76 — in the bottom quarter for control.
- Spin rating of 59/100 ranks 87 of 99 — in the bottom quarter for spin.
- Power rating of 52/100 ranks 63 of 82 — in the bottom quarter for power.
Where the Original ranks
- #4 Best Pickleball Paddles Under $100 of 20
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) | 52 | 45 | 59 | 54 | $50 |
| Honolulu Pickleball Co. J5 | N/A | 50 | 62 | N/A | $165 |
| Friday Pickleball Challenger | 55 | 47 | 59 | 45 | $89 |
| Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid | 57 | 59 | 54 | 46 | $165 |
| Enhance MPP Turbo Widebody | 38 | N/A | 62 | N/A | $119.99 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Friday Pickleball Original good for power?
Not especially. Its Power rating is 52/100, ranking 63 of 82 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power — higher than 23% of them.
Is the Friday Pickleball Original good for control?
Its Control rating is 45/100, ranking 73 of 76 paddles rated for control — higher than 4% of them.
What is the swing weight of the Friday Pickleball Original?
116. That is heavier than 51% of the 106 paddles in PaddleDB with a measured swing weight (median 115.5).
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 112 paddles in PaddleDB: 100 is the highest value in the database, 1 the lowest. How we rate paddles.