Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 7 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Friday Aura 16mm
Wika QD Fire
| Score | Aura | QD Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.3 | 3.8 (higher) |
| Control | 4.0 (higher) | 3.5 |
| Spin | 3.7 | 4.0 (higher) |
| Feel | 4.0 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Touch | 4.0 (higher) | 3.8 |
| Spec | Aura | QD Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Friday | Wika |
| 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 | ~₱9,860 |
~ = 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.”
Wika QD Fire
“My first premium paddle won via raffle. Used it for 3 months. Kinda burnout by the performance because need of an upgrade paddle.”
PaddleBag players rate them about the same overall: the Friday Aura 16mm has 3.8★ from 3 ratings and the Wika QD Fire has 3.7★ from 4 ratings. Pick the Friday Aura 16mm if you want more control, feel and touch. Pick the Wika QD Fire if you want more power and spin.
The Wika QD Fire is rated higher on power — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 3.3/5 and the Wika QD Fire 3.8/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Friday Aura 16mm is rated higher on control — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 4.0/5 and the Wika QD Fire 3.5/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Wika QD Fire is rated higher on spin — the Friday Aura 16mm scores 3.7/5 and the Wika QD Fire 4.0/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱7,482 for the Friday Aura 16mm and ~₱9,860 for the Wika QD Fire. 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 Wika QD Fire as unknown.
1 PaddleBag player has both paddles in their public bag.
