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Friday Original
16.5" × 7.5"
Weight8.0〜8.3oz
Thickness16mm
CorePolypropylene honeycomb + foam-injected walls
Face100% carbon fiber (grit finish)
Street price$70–80 for one ($99 for two)
The Friday Original is a cost-performance-focused model with intermediate-oriented specs despite a low price of around $70 (two for $99). With a 16 mm core and a 100% carbon grit face, it handles the whole court.
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Spec Overview
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brands | Friday |
| Price | $70–80 for one ($99 for two) |
| Core Material | Polypropylene honeycomb + foam-injected walls |
| Face material | 100% carbon fiber (grit finish) |
| Weight | 8.0〜8.3oz |
| Shape | 16.5″ x 7.5″ (tennis-style grip) |
| Thickness | 16mm |
| Handle length | 5.5″ |
Features
Its greatest appeal is getting a feel close to $140–180-class intermediate paddles at around half the price. It has a good balance of power and spin.
It doesn't have the forgiveness of higher-end machines, and when you miss the core the feel wobbles easily. It suits a paddle for intermediate players who want to start while keeping costs down.
Recommended for people like this
For people who want to try intermediate specs while keeping the budget down, and those who want to get a second or family paddle cheaply.
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*The prices, specs, etc. in this article are information as of June 2026. For the latest information, please check each official site and retailer.