Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 11 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Friday Aura 16mm
Spartus Spitfire
| Score | Aura | Spitfire |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.3 | 4.1 (higher) |
| Control | 4.0 | 4.3 (higher) |
| Spin | 3.7 | 4.3 (higher) |
| Feel | 4.0 (higher) | 3.9 |
| Touch | 4.0 (higher) | 3.9 |
| Spec | Aura | Spitfire |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Friday | Spartus |
| Year | 2026 | — |
| Core | 16 mm | — |
| Weight | 7–8.5 oz | — |
| Grip | Medium | — |
| Handle | 5 in | — |
| Face | Composite | — |
| Core type | Polymer | — |
| USAP | unknown | unknown |
| Price (PH) | ~₱7,482 | ~₱6,322 |
~ = 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.”
Spartus Spitfire
“I love the lightweight of the paddle it makes it easy to reset at the kitchen. I consider this paddle a High all-court paddle.”
PaddleBag players rate the Spartus Spitfire higher overall: the Friday Aura 16mm has 3.8★ from 3 ratings and the Spartus Spitfire has 4.1★ from 8 ratings. Pick the Spartus Spitfire if you want more power, control and spin. The Spartus Spitfire is about ₱1,160 cheaper.
The Spartus Spitfire is rated higher on power — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 3.3/5 and the Spartus Spitfire 4.1/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Spartus Spitfire is rated higher on control — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 4.0/5 and the Spartus Spitfire 4.3/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Spartus Spitfire is rated higher on spin — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 3.7/5 and the Spartus Spitfire 4.3/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱7,482 for the Friday Aura 16mm and ~₱6,322 for the Spartus Spitfire. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
PaddleBag lists the Friday Aura 16mm as unknown and the Spartus Spitfire as unknown.
1 PaddleBag player has both paddles in their public bag.
