{"title":"Black Friday at Pickld","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery order from 20 to 30 November is in the draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e on 1 December we refund two orders in full, up to $1,000 each. Any order, not just these paddles. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/two-orders-on-us\"\u003eFull terms\u003c\/a\u003e (Australia only, 18+).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarked down now: Friday Aura and Aura Pro until 30 November, and the last of our Six Zero while stock lasts. Codes don't apply to these prices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"six-zero-sapphire-pickleball-paddle","title":"Six Zero Sapphire Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sapphire takes Six Zero's thermoform platform and stretches it. Literally. The 16.5 in elongated shape gives you extra reach on wide balls, while the 13 mm core produces a crisper, quicker response than the heftier Double Black Diamond. The long 5.6 in handle is a genuine boon if you run a two-handed backhand, and the Gen 2 unibody construction keeps the whole frame tight and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13 mm thermoformed core:\u003c\/strong\u003e a snappier feel and quicker rebound, ideal for control players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16.5 in elongated shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e added reach on groundstrokes without sacrificing kitchen manoeuvrability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.6 in handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e a natural fit for two-handed backhand technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGen 2 unibody construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e foam-injected perimeter walls in a single thermoformed shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter more reach and control? \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/six-zero-paddles\"\u003eBrowse the full Six Zero range\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-zero-coral-16mm\"\u003eSix Zero Coral\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Six Zero","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":42833629282355,"sku":"SZR-SAP-BLU","price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neon","offer_id":44435423690803,"sku":"SZR-SAP-NEON","price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/7_d4727288-7dc8-4e81-89b7-dc199ac14d64.webp?v=1732910451"},{"product_id":"six-zero-coral-16mm","title":"Six Zero Coral 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coral 16mm is the successor to the Double Black Diamond, and it's a step up in almost every way. Six Zero's Tectonic Core Suspension lets the polypropylene core float within the frame, producing a plush, connected feel on soft shots that's distinct from anything in their older lineup. The Diamond Tough textured face is also rated to outlast standard raw carbon by a wide margin, so you won't be chasing spin degradation after a few months of hard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTectonic Core Suspension:\u003c\/strong\u003e a floating Propulsion Core delivers a soft, consistent feel from the kitchen to the baseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Tough carbon face:\u003c\/strong\u003e spin texture engineered to last far longer than standard raw carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight 114, twist weight 6.7:\u003c\/strong\u003e stable and planted on off-centre hits without feeling heavy overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePBCoR 0.42:\u003c\/strong\u003e sits comfortably under the 0.43 limit, tournament approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorn between the Coral and the flagship \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-zero-black-opal\"\u003eBlack Opal\u003c\/a\u003e? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/six-zero-coral-vs-black-opal-australia-2026\"\u003eSix Zero Coral vs Black Opal comparison\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/six-zero-paddles\"\u003ebrowse the full Six Zero range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix Zero bill the Coral as their all-court paddle of the year for 2025, built to a simple brief: durable foam core, balanced touch and power. The Tectonic Core Suspension System is the headline. Instead of bonding the core rigidly to the frame, the Floating Propulsion Core sits in a precision-tuned suspension structure that, in Six Zero's words, adapts on impact to give smooth control on touch shots and clean acceleration when you swing through the ball. That is their engineering claim, not our playtest, and the reinforced throat pushes the twist weight to 6.7 so off-centre resets stay stable straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Pickld the Coral comes in two shapes and three colours (Ocean Blue, Coral Pink and Black). The \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e is the shape most players should take. The \u003cstrong\u003eElongated\u003c\/strong\u003e runs a true 16.5-inch length for extra reach and leverage if you drive and serve big. The Diamond Tough face measures 2,000 RPM of spin and is rated by Six Zero to hold its texture more than four times longer than traditional raw carbon. If you want the same platform with the spin pushed harder, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-zero-coral-pro-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eCoral Pro\u003c\/a\u003e is the step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Six Zero Coral 16mm paddle (your chosen shape and colour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × custom Six Zero neoprene paddle cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised Six Zero reseller in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Six Zero's manufacturer warranty against defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill weighing it up? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e narrows the field in a few questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Six Zero","offers":[{"title":"Ocean Blue \/ Hybrid","offer_id":43836233351219,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-BLU","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Coral Pink \/ Hybrid","offer_id":43836233383987,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-PNK","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ Hybrid","offer_id":43836233416755,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-BLK","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ocean Blue \/ Elongated","offer_id":44529305878579,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-EL-BLU","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coral Pink \/ Elongated","offer_id":44529305911347,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-EL-PNK","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Elongated","offer_id":44529305944115,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-EL-BLK","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/37_48b27dda-ef0c-4815-8c26-dc38e878a046.webp?v=1766370471"},{"product_id":"six-zero-black-opal","title":"Six Zero Black Opal Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Black Opal is Six Zero's most technically ambitious paddle: built with a G4 aerospace solid foam core that floats inside a Carbon Lite frame, with a Diamond Tough face that holds its spin texture deep into the paddle's lifespan. The 14 mm build keeps hand speed high at the kitchen while the engineering behind the core transfers energy more efficiently than a standard polymer honeycomb. This is a paddle for serious players who've tried the Double Black Diamond and want more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG4 aerospace solid foam core:\u003c\/strong\u003e a floating design that transfers energy more efficiently than honeycomb for cleaner, more explosive contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Tough carbon face:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,200+ RPM spin with durability rated well beyond standard raw carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Lite frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e a lightweight structural shell keeps the swing weight manageable at 114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14 mm thickness, feels like 16 mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the speed of a thin paddle with the stability of a thicker one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Six Zero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43836240166963,"sku":"SZR-OPL","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/BLACKOPAL_FRONTALUSAP.webp?v=1766370680"},{"product_id":"friday-aura-pickleball-paddle-elongated-16mm","title":"Friday Aura Pickleball Paddle - Elongated 16mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Friday Aura is a Gen 4, full-foam paddle built to make improving players better, faster. 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A T700 raw carbon face delivers high surface roughness for spin, and the ElasTECH rubber perimeter system adds swing weight and stability without making the paddle feel dead. Strong value for players who want foam-core feel with a power bias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 raw carbon face:\u003c\/strong\u003e high surface roughness for consistent ball bite and spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElasTECH rubber perimeter system:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds stability and swing weight; reduces paddle rotation on mishits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-foam Gen 4 core:\u003c\/strong\u003e softer than thermoformed carbon, with a firm throat insert for a direct response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight 116:\u003c\/strong\u003e suits players who drive hard from the baseline or attack out of the air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday's own pitch for the Aura Pro is refreshingly blunt: loud, poppy and explosive, built to drive hard, counter fast and finish points. The construction backs the talk. The core is a fully floating EPP foam wrapped in Friday's patent-pending ElasTECH internal perimeter weighting system and surrounded by EVA foam, then double-thermoformed for durability, which is how a foam paddle ends up with this much pop while keeping a sweet spot that reaches toward the edges. Reviewers at Pickleball Effect describe the result as a polymer-like foam power paddle, meaning it keeps some of the crisp, familiar response of a traditional core rather than the mushy feel some foam builds can have. Their words and Friday's, not our bench test, and our own \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/friday-aura-aura-pro-review-australia-2026\"\u003eAura and Aura Pro review\u003c\/a\u003e goes deeper on where each one fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated shape is the aggressor's version: 16.5 inches of reach, swing weight 116 for plow-through on drives, and the trade is a twist weight of 6.0, so it asks for cleaner contact than the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-pickleball-aura-pro-hybrid-16mm\"\u003ehybrid Aura Pro\u003c\/a\u003e. The face tests at 2,295 RPM of spin, and the paddle is USAP certified at PBCoR .43 for tournament play. If your game is more resets and placement than putaways, the softer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-aura-pickleball-paddle-hybrid-16mm\"\u003estandard Aura\u003c\/a\u003e is the control side of the same family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Friday Aura Pro Elongated 16mm paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday is on our authorised reseller list, so warranty claims come to us, not an overseas support form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which Friday suits your game? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e sorts it in a few questions, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/friday-pickleball\"\u003eFriday range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Friday","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":44259181264947,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-PUR","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44259181232179,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-BLK","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":44259181297715,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-GRN","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/lunar-aura-pro-hero-color_4c7c5c75-3882-4a96-a969-ff415d5676c7.webp?v=1778227100"},{"product_id":"friday-pickleball-aura-pro-hybrid-16mm","title":"Friday Pickleball Aura Pro - Hybrid 16mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Pro Hybrid takes Friday Pickleball's stiffer, more aggressive Gen 4 foam platform and drops it into a hybrid shape, a blend of reach and manoeuvrability that's quicker to the ball and easier to swing than the elongated. A T700 raw carbon face delivers high surface roughness for spin, and the ElasTECH rubber perimeter system adds stability without making the paddle feel dead. Strong value for players who want foam-core feel with a power bias and a more forgiving, balanced swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 raw carbon face:\u003c\/strong\u003e high surface roughness for consistent ball bite and spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElasTECH rubber perimeter system:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds stability and swing weight; reduces paddle rotation on mishits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-foam Gen 4 core:\u003c\/strong\u003e softer than thermoformed carbon, with a firm, direct response on drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced reach and manoeuvrability; faster hands at the kitchen than the elongated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight 116:\u003c\/strong\u003e quick enough to flick and reset, stable enough to drive from the baseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday describe the Aura Pro as loud, poppy and explosive, built to drive hard, counter fast and finish points. Underneath that pitch is a fully floating EPP foam core wrapped in their patent-pending ElasTECH internal perimeter weighting system, surrounded by EVA foam and double-thermoformed for durability. The claims are Friday's, but the construction explains the character: the perimeter weighting is what lets a foam paddle hit this hard while keeping the sweet spot honest toward the edges, and the raw T700 face is where the spin lives, testing at 2,290 RPM. Our own \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/friday-aura-aura-pro-review-australia-2026\"\u003eAura and Aura Pro review\u003c\/a\u003e covers where the Pro fits against its softer sibling in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hybrid is the shape we would point most Aura Pro buyers at. You give up a little reach against the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-pickleball-aura-pro-elongated-16mm\"\u003eelongated version\u003c\/a\u003e, and in return the twist weight climbs to 6.35, so off-centre blocks and counters stay in play more often in fast doubles exchanges. Same swing weight of 116, same power intent, just a wider margin for error. It is USAP certified at PBCoR .43 for tournament play. If your game leans on touch and placement instead, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-aura-pickleball-paddle-hybrid-16mm\"\u003estandard Aura Hybrid\u003c\/a\u003e is the control half of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Friday Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday is on our authorised reseller list, so warranty claims come to us, not an overseas support form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure hybrid is your shape? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e sorts it in a few questions, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/friday-pickleball\"\u003eFriday range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Friday","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":44393013542963,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-HYB-PUR","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44393013510195,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-HYB-BLK","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":44393013575731,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-HYB-GRN","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/lunar-aura-pro-hero-color.jpg?v=1780368593"},{"product_id":"friday-aura-pickleball-paddle-hybrid-16mm","title":"Friday Aura Pickleball Paddle - Hybrid 16mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aura is Friday Pickleball's control-first Gen 4 foam paddle, built to make improving players better, faster. In the hybrid shape you get an easy-swinging, manoeuvrable platform with loads of feel: a softer quad-foam core for dwell and touch, wrapped in the ElasTECH rubber perimeter for stability, behind a T700 carbon-fibreglass (CFC) face that still bites the ball for spin. The all-court choice for players who value placement, resets and quick hands at the kitchen over raw power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 carbon-fibreglass (CFC) face:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft, controlled feel with enough texture for spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-foam Gen 4 core:\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum dwell and touch; \"more feel than any other Gen 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElasTECH rubber perimeter system:\u003c\/strong\u003e stability and forgiveness on off-centre hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e manoeuvrable and balanced; fast hands at the net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight 116:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy to swing and stable through the ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday make an unusual claim for the Aura: four types of foam in one core, which they say is a first in pickleball. An EPP foam centre sits inside a horseshoe EVA ring, their patent-pending ElasTECH internal perimeter weighting system runs between the two, and a separate throat foam tunes the feel where your hand meets the face. Their promise for the stack is elite control, massive dwell and a sweet spot that covers the entire face. That is Friday's engineering pitch rather than our playtest, and our own \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/friday-aura-aura-pro-review-australia-2026\"\u003eAura and Aura Pro review\u003c\/a\u003e is where we weigh it properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the shape gives you is the easy-handling option in the family. The hybrid swings quicker to the ball than the elongated Aura, which is what fast hands at the kitchen actually feels like on court, and the carbon-fibreglass face sandwich trades a little of the raw-carbon fizz for a softer, more honest response on resets and drops. The face still tests at 2,293 RPM of spin, so shaping the ball is not the compromise it once was on control paddles. It is USAP certified at PBCoR .43. If you want the same platform with more pop for putaways, step across to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-pickleball-aura-pro-hybrid-16mm\"\u003eAura Pro Hybrid\u003c\/a\u003e, or take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-aura-pickleball-paddle-elongated-16mm\"\u003eelongated Aura\u003c\/a\u003e for extra reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Friday Aura Hybrid 16mm paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday is on our authorised reseller list, so warranty claims come to us, not an overseas support form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill deciding between the Aura and the Aura Pro? 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The result is a paddle that comes alive at the kitchen line: quicker hands in fast exchanges, easier counters and more head-speed on tap-volleys, while keeping the plush, connected feel the Coral is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDropping the swing weight to 108 (from 114 on the standard build) makes the Light Weight feel lively and manoeuvrable, ideal if you favour hand speed and control over raw plough-through power. The lower 6.2 twist weight trades a little off-centre forgiveness for that extra speed, so it rewards a clean contact point in the centre of the face. 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In the widebody shape you get the biggest, most forgiving face of the three Auras: a wide 8-inch profile with a huge sweet spot, a softer quad-foam core for dwell and touch, and the ElasTECH rubber perimeter for stability, behind a T700 carbon-fibreglass (CFC) face that still bites the ball for spin. The choice for players who want easy, stable power and plenty of margin on off-centre hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidebody shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e wide 8-inch face, biggest sweet spot and most forgiveness of the Aura range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 carbon-fibreglass (CFC) face:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft, controlled feel with enough texture for spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-foam Gen 4 core:\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum dwell and touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElasTECH rubber perimeter system:\u003c\/strong\u003e stability and forgiveness on off-centre hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-profile edge guard, USAP approved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Friday","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":44581688377395,"sku":"FRI-AURA-WB-RED","price":161.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44581688279091,"sku":"FRI-AURA-WB-BLK","price":161.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":44581688344627,"sku":"FRI-AURA-WB-PUR","price":161.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/helios-widebody-aura-thumbnail.jpg?v=1784705095"},{"product_id":"friday-pickleball-aura-pro-widebody-16mm","title":"Friday Pickleball Aura Pro - Widebody 16mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Pro Widebody takes Friday Pickleball's stiffer, more aggressive Gen 4 foam platform and drops it into the widest shape in the range: a wide 8-inch face with the biggest sweet spot and the easiest, most stable power of the three Auras. A T700 raw carbon face delivers high surface roughness for spin, and the ElasTECH rubber perimeter system adds stability without making the paddle feel dead. 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One run only: once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep metallic blue finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of Friday's limited metallic kits, an understated colourway for players who would rather the paddle did not announce itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-thermoformed carbon frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday's own line is double-thermoformed for maximum stability, and the practical version is a frame that holds its shape under repeated hard drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElasTECH internal perimeter weighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday's patent-pending system puts the stabilising mass inside the frame instead of on an edge guard, so the head stays settled on a ball caught near the tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive sweet spot, in Friday's words:\u003c\/strong\u003e their claim rather than our measurement, and the mechanism behind it is the perimeter weighting plus the foam core, which is what keeps a slightly high block from dropping short.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight 116:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavier through the ball than a control-first paddle, so it plows through a deep drive and wants an earlier take-back at the kitchen line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the standard Aura plays soft and forgiving, the Aura Pro plays fast and direct. 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