Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm | HEAD Extreme Tour 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.9/100 | 83.7/100 |
| MSRP | $169 | $180 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.2 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 112 | 113 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber face | Textured carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.4 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $169.
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $180.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9284
- Control8584
- Spin9086
- Forgiveness8686
- Sweet spot8886
- Stability8486
- Maneuverability8076
- Pop9082
- Touch8380
- Consistency8584
- Swing weight7274
- Twist weight8282
- Launch angle6054
- Plow through8384
- Softness7876
Bars listed in the order Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm · HEAD Extreme Tour 16
Verdicts
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
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.
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
HEAD's most balanced pickleball build yet. Nothing spikes, but nothing drops below 74 either — a dependable tournament paddle for players who dislike surprises.