Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 21 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Friday Aura 16mm
Friday Aura Pro 16mm
| Score | Aura | Aura Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.3 | 4.3 (higher) |
| Control | 4.0 (higher) | 3.7 |
| Spin | 3.7 | 3.8 (higher) |
| Feel | 4.0 (higher) | 3.9 |
| Touch | 4.0 (higher) | 3.6 |
| Spec | Aura | Aura Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Friday | Friday |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7–8.5 oz | 7.5–8.5 oz |
| Grip | Medium | Medium |
| Handle | 5 in | 5 in |
| Face | Composite | Composite |
| Core type | Polymer | Polymer |
| USAP | unknown | unknown |
| Price (PH) | ~₱7,482 | ~₱9,280 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Friday Aura 16mm
“Like playing with a marshmallow. Great control paddle especially for doubles and for someone who can generate their own power.”
Friday Aura Pro 16mm
“It packs aggressive power, but still offers plenty of control.”
Friday Aura 16mm vs…
PaddleBag players rate them about the same overall: the Friday Aura 16mm has 3.8★ from 3 ratings and the Friday Aura Pro 16mm has 3.8★ from 18 ratings. Pick the Friday Aura 16mm if you want more control and touch. Pick the Friday Aura Pro 16mm if you want more power.
The Friday Aura Pro 16mm is rated higher on power — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 3.3/5 and the Friday Aura Pro 16mm 4.3/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Friday Aura 16mm is rated higher on control — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 4.0/5 and the Friday Aura Pro 16mm 3.7/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
They're about even on spin — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 3.7/5 and the Friday Aura Pro 16mm 3.8/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱7,482 for the Friday Aura 16mm and ~₱9,280 for the Friday Aura Pro 16mm. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
On specs, weights are 7–8.5 oz vs 7.5–8.5 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
PaddleBag lists the Friday Aura 16mm as unknown and the Friday Aura Pro 16mm as unknown.
2 PaddleBag players have both paddles in their public bag.
