Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 32 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Friday Aura 16mm
Kamito Alpha x
| Score | Aura | Alpha x |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.4 | 3.7 (higher) |
| Control | 4.2 (higher) | 3.5 |
| Spin | 3.6 | 3.9 (higher) |
| Feel | 4.2 (higher) | 3.9 |
| Touch | 4.2 (higher) | 3.9 |
| Spec | Aura | Alpha x |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Friday | Kamito |
| Year | 2026 | — |
| Shape | — | oval |
| 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 | ~₱10,440 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Friday Aura 16mm
“One of the best all court paddle I've used before the Aura Pro, This paddle doesn't need to win your games fast pace, but to patiently score every play to win…”
Kamito Alpha x
“Slightly heavier than my loco but less power 4/5.”
Friday Aura 16mm vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Friday Aura 16mm higher overall: the Friday Aura 16mm has 3.9★ from 5 ratings and the Kamito Alpha x has 3.8★ from 27 ratings. Pick the Friday Aura 16mm if you want more control, feel and touch. Pick the Kamito Alpha x if you want more power and spin.
The Kamito Alpha x is rated higher on power — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 3.4/5 and the Kamito Alpha x 3.7/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Friday Aura 16mm is rated higher on control — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 4.2/5 and the Kamito Alpha x 3.5/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Kamito Alpha x is rated higher on spin — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 3.6/5 and the Kamito Alpha x 3.9/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱7,482 for the Friday Aura 16mm and ~₱10,440 for the Kamito Alpha x. 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 Kamito Alpha x as unknown.
