11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, which costs $200.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 92
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
85 vs 78
Forgiveness
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
86 vs 82
Hand speed
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
112 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
$169 at IQ 85.9 vs $200 at IQ 82.3
Overall pick: Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm · $169 · IQ 85.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 92Power92
- 78Control85
- 90Spin90
- 82Forgiveness86
- 82Sweet spot88
- 84Stability84
- 74Maneuverability80
- 90Pop90
- 72Touch83
- 80Consistency85
- 76Swing weight72
- 80Twist weight82
- 60Launch angle60
- 88Plow through83
- 60Softness78
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $169 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.3 | 85.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.375 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.625 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | T700 raw carbon fiber face |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam | Gen 4 full-foam EPP core with EVA foam perimeter |
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 verdict
A pure drive paddle. Power 92, pop 90 and plow-through 88 put it in the top tier for pace, and spin 90 means those drives still dip inside the baseline.
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm verdict
Friday's Gen 4 full-foam Aura Pro in the hybrid shape pairs a power-focused response with a quick published 112 swing weight. The published 6.4 twist weight is moderate, so it gives up some stability on paper to heavier all-court hybrids.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm scores 78 against 60 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 — an 18-point gap. They are effectively level on twist weight, power, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm is $31 cheaper at $169.
Softness
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads by 18 points (78 vs 60).
Touch
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads by 11 points (83 vs 72).
Control
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads by 7 points (85 vs 78).
Sweet spot
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 88 vs 82, forgiveness 86 vs 82, consistency 85 vs 80. Twist weight 6.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — touch 83 vs 72, control 85 vs 78, maneuverability 80 vs 74. At 112 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — touch 83 vs 72, control 85 vs 78, maneuverability 80 vs 74. Swing weight 112 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — softness 78 vs 60, forgiveness 86 vs 82, twist weight 82 vs 80. Its 16 mm Gen 4 full-foam EPP core with EVA foam perimeter core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 if you want plow through (+5), swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 review →Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Take Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm if you want softness (+18), touch (+11), control (+7). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm review →Where to Buy
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 82.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm, at 112 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 92 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm at 85 versus 78. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 82). 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.6 vs 6.4), but Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm makes it back on sweet spot (88) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm costs $169, $31 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core with a Raw carbon fiber face. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm: 16 mm Gen 4 full-foam EPP core with EVA foam perimeter core with a T700 raw carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 to the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads on softness by 18 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $200 vs $169, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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