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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 | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.9/100 | 87.4/100 |
| MSRP | $169 | $109.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 112 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber face | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.3 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.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $109.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9288
- Control8586
- Spin9088
- Forgiveness8689
- Sweet spot8890
- Stability8489
- Maneuverability8086
- Pop9088
- Touch8385
- Consistency8587
- Swing weight7265
- Twist weight8287
- Launch angle6059
- Plow through8381
- Softness7880
Bars listed in the order Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm · Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.