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Friday
Friday Original Paddle
Budget-friendly, forgiving starter paddle designed to make upgrading less expensive.
Best for new players who need a forgiving carbon-style paddle and would rather invest savings into lessons or court time.
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Shape | hybrid |
| Core | Polymer thermoformed starter platform |
| Face | Carbon fiber style surface |
| Reference price | $69.00 |
| Price note | Official Friday pricing/bundle offers vary; verify current checkout price |
| Level | 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 |
| Traits | Value, Forgiveness, Control |
| Used by / line | Recreational and improving players |
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Play profile
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How the Original Paddle plays
The Friday Original Paddle is a value-focused paddle. On our 0–10 comparison scale its strongest traits are forgiveness and hand speed. Its hybrid shape balances reach with a usable sweet spot.
It is aimed at 2.0–3.5 players, and it is forgiving enough for improvers still grooving their swing. It favours touch over raw put-away power. It sits in the budget price tier — confirm the current price at the source before buying. It is part of the Recreational and improving players.
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