{"product_id":"friday-aura-pro-islas-filipinas-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Friday AURA PRO Islas Filipinas 16mm – Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Friday AURA PRO Islas Filipinas is a 16mm elongated pickleball paddle with a T700 raw carbon fiber face, offered in two metallic colorways: Maharlika and Perlas. It suits players who want a balanced paddle with a distinctive Philippines-inspired design and a premium unboxing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElasTECH Internal Perimeter Weighting System – patent-pending weight distribution inside the edge, supporting stability on ball contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-Foam Core – a dual-foam core structure designed for the AURA PRO line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT700 Blow Molded Carbon Fiber face – a T700 carbon surface for a consistent, responsive feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium presentation box – each paddle ships in a premium box with a Friday × Cookiegrips overgrip and edge tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Circumference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0 oz ± 0.18 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT700 Blow Molded Carbon Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore Construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-Foam Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner Core Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatent-Pending ElasTECH Internal Perimeter Weighting System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paddle suits players who want a medium-weight elongated paddle with a small sweet spot and a balanced mix of power, control and spin. The small sweet spot rewards precise contact, so it fits intermediate and advanced players who value touch. It is USA Pickleball approved for sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Maharlika and Perlas colorways?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth belong to the Islas Filipinas collection and share the same paddle construction. Maharlika is a bold, metallic look, while Perlas offers a cool pearl-blue finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Friday AURA PRO Islas Filipinas approved for tournament play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is USA Pickleball approved, so you can use it in sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/friday-paddles\"\u003eFriday Paddles\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paddles\"\u003ePaddles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friday","offers":[{"title":"Elongated \/ Maharlika \/ 16 mm","offer_id":67829085241577,"sku":"PAD-FRI-02052-01","price":233.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Elongated \/ Perlas \/ 16 mm","offer_id":67829085274345,"sku":"PAD-FRI-02052-02","price":233.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/2636\/3625\/files\/productmau_knen-Recovered.png?v=1793547846","url":"https:\/\/pickleplayus.com\/products\/friday-aura-pro-islas-filipinas-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Retro Verse Tees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}