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 | Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.9/100 | 83.7/100 |
| MSRP | $169 | $140 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 112 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber face | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.25 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.
Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $140.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9286
- Control8584
- Spin9088
- Forgiveness8684
- Sweet spot8884
- Stability8484
- Maneuverability8080
- Pop9084
- Touch8380
- Consistency8584
- Swing weight7270
- Twist weight8280
- Launch angle6054
- Plow through8382
- Softness7874
Bars listed in the order Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm · Vatic Pro V7 Pro 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.
Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16
The standard-shape sibling to the Prism Flash. Same face, wider body — a better first thermoformed paddle for players who miss the middle.