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2026Friday pickleball paddles in Australia: the foam-core lineup explained
The complete Friday foam-core lineup in Australia: Aura and Aura Pro, each in Elongated and Hybrid shapes. Four paddles, four feels, one ...
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2026Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface: pre-order review
The next-generation Honolulu — elongated J6 frame meets the durable Crystal Blue Endurance Surface. Here's what we know so far, who the J...
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2026RPM pickleball paddles in Australia: Q2 vs Friction Pro V2
Every RPM paddle in our Australian range — Q2 (4 variants) and Friction Pro V2 (2 signatures) — broken down by shape, thickness, playstyl...
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2026Franklin pickleball balls in Australia: the 2026 buying guide
Franklin X-40 outdoor vs X-26 indoor, tournament approval, AU temperatures, and when the 100-pack actually pays for itself.
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2026Six Zero pickleball paddles in Australia: the 2026 dealer guide
The authorised Australian dealer's guide to the Six Zero pickleball paddle range — Quartz, Coral, Black Opal, Ruby Pro and the rest — wit...
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2026RPM Q2 vs Friction Pro V2: which RPM should you buy?
RPM Q2 (Gen-4 full-foam) vs Friction Pro V2 (Gen-3 honeycomb, Ignatowich): same elite spin, different feel. Specs, who each suits, and wh...
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2026Six Zero Coral vs Black Opal: which Six Zero paddle is right for you?
Six Zero Coral 16mm ($275) vs Black Opal ($350): the 16mm plush all-rounder against the 14mm foam-core power flagship. Specs, feel, and w...
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2026Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue: elongated grit lands on pre-order
Honolulu's J6CR brings the long-lasting Crystal Blue Endurance Surface to a 16.5-inch elongated power frame — 2,296 RPM spin, a 16mm foam...
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2026Friday Aura & Aura Pro review: foam-core done two ways
Friday's Gen 4 foam paddles, side by side: the soft, forgiving Aura (A$215) and the stiffer, raw-carbon Aura Pro (A$275). Which one belon...
