Review Friday AURA PRO Cobalt TPS Kit Pickleball Paddle – Kyle Koszuta Collab, ElasTECH™, Dual-Foam

The high-performance variant in Friday's Gen 4 lineup – the AURA PRO Cobalt TPS Kit Metallic Colorways – was developed with Kyle Koszuta (ThatPickleballGuy), one of the world's leading pickleball educators. It includes 1 month of free online lessons from his pickleball school. In this review, PicklePlay Vietnam will provide a comprehensive analysis.

What is the Friday AURA PRO Cobalt TPS Kit?

Friday – an emerging Gen 4 pickleball paddle brand – introduces the AURA PRO Cobalt TPS Kit Metallic Colorways: a special edition developed with Kyle Koszuta, known for his channel ThatPickleballGuy, one of the most influential pickleball educators today.

TPS Kit = ThatPickleballGuy Signature Kit – not just a paddle, but a complete learning package with 1 month of free online lessons.

Available in 2 shapes – Elongated and Hybrid – with the distinctive Blue Cobalt Metallic color, priced at 4,350,000 VND.

Kyle Koszuta (ThatPickleballGuy) – The Man Behind the TPS Kit

Kyle Koszuta – known for his channel ThatPickleballGuy – is one of the world's leading pickleball educators: high-quality educational content, an online pickleball school with a structured curriculum for all levels, and a playing style that balances technique and strategy.

Special Gift – 1 Month Free Online Lessons

The most special feature of the TPS Kit is the included gift: 1 month of free online lessons from Kyle Koszuta's pickleball school – a structured curriculum from a top educator, suitable for all levels. This is a rare opportunity to own a top-tier paddle and learn from an expert at the same time.

Technical Specifications

Outstanding Technology

1. ElasTECH™ Internal Perimeter Weighting System – Patent-Pending

• Expanded sweet spot – significantly larger effective hitting area
• Increased stability on ball contact – paddle doesn't twist on off-center hits
• Optimized power while maintaining ball feel
• Patent-Pending – exclusive technology with pending patent application
• Creates a unique identity for Friday's Gen 4 line

2. Dual-Foam Core

• Solid ball feel – clear and consistent feedback
• High pop – faster and more powerful shots
• Good control – maintains feel despite leaning towards power
• Supports spin generation and flexible ball placement in an aggressive playstyle

3. T700 Raw Carbon Fiber Surface – Spin & Control

• Superior ball grip – maximum effective topspin, slice, and sidespin
• Top-tier spin generation support – deep, difficult-to-return shots
• Consistent ball feel – consistent on every contact point

4. Metallic Edge Guard – Striking Metallic Edge

• Special metallic edge – impressive and unique appearance
• Blue Cobalt Metallic – luxurious and striking color
• Note: It is recommended to apply PPF/clear edge guard to protect the edge from scratches

Elongated vs Hybrid – Which Shape to Choose?

Real-World Experience

Picking up the Friday AURA PRO Cobalt TPS Kit on the court, the first thing you'll notice is the luxurious and striking Blue Cobalt Metallic color – the metallic edge creates a particularly impressive look.

ElasTECH™ creates a large and stable sweet spot. The Dual-Foam Core produces a solid ball feel – the ball pops off quickly and powerfully. The T700 Raw Carbon generates superior spin. This paddle is “loud, poppy and explosive”, characteristic of the AURA PRO – for players who want to decisively finish points.

⭐ Real-World Performance Score

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• ElasTECH™ Patent-Pending – large sweet spot, stable on off-center hits
• Dual-Foam Core – solid ball feel, high pop
• T700 Raw Carbon – superior spin
• Metallic Edge Guard – special Blue Cobalt metallic edge
• Kyle Koszuta (ThatPickleballGuy) collab – leading educator
• 1 month free online lessons – exceptional practical value
• 2 shapes (Elongated/Hybrid)
• Price 4,350,000 VND – lower than VICE Metallic

⚠️ Cons:

• It is recommended to apply PPF/edge guard to protect the metallic edge
• Leans towards power – players prioritizing pure control should consider the regular AURA
• Only 1 color (Blue Cobalt) and 1 thickness (16mm)

Who Should Choose the Friday AURA PRO Cobalt TPS Kit?

This paddle is an ideal choice if you:

• Love an aggressive, high-speed, and decisive attacking style
• Want to own a paddle in collaboration with Kyle Koszuta – a leading pickleball educator
• Want to receive 1 month of free online lessons – improve your technique from an expert
• Need ElasTECH™ – a large sweet spot, stable on off-center hits
• Want the Metallic Edge Guard Blue Cobalt – a luxurious and unique design
• Need to choose between Elongated (powerful drives) or Hybrid (versatile)

Where to Buy Authentic Friday AURA PRO Cobalt TPS Kit?

PicklePlay Vietnam is the official distributor of Friday in Vietnam. Currently, both 2 shapes (Elongated/Hybrid) are available – nationwide delivery, free consultation.

👉 View and order the Friday AURA PRO Cobalt TPS Kit here

PicklePlay Vietnam – Official Friday distributor in Vietnam. Specializing in providing authentic pickleball paddles, accessories, and high-quality training equipment for the Vietnamese pickleball community.