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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 | RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.9/100 | 87.2/100 |
| MSRP | $169 | $269.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 112 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber face | Proprietary SICmatrix surface |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 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.
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $269.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9290
- Control8589
- Spin9094
- Forgiveness8686
- Sweet spot8888
- Stability8485
- Maneuverability8078
- Pop9086
- Touch8388
- Consistency8589
- Swing weight7274
- Twist weight8281
- Launch angle6060
- Plow through8384
- Softness7882
Bars listed in the order Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm · RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
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.
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
A spin- and touch-focused alternative to the Q2, not a universal upgrade. RPM lists a 112 swing weight and 6.2 twist weight. Our estimated DNA suggests a calmer soft game than the Q2, while the Q2 retains the stronger power/pop profile. Long-term SICmatrix grit retention has not been independently verified here.