Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 31 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Friday Aura Pro 16mm
Honolulu J2CR
| Score | Aura Pro | J2CR |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4.3 (higher) | 3.5 |
| Control | 3.7 | 4.2 (higher) |
| Spin | 3.8 | 4.3 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.9 (higher) | 3.6 |
| Touch | 3.6 | 4.1 (higher) |
| Spec | Aura Pro | J2CR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Friday | Honolulu |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Core | 16 mm | — |
| Weight | 7.5–8.5 oz | 7–8.5 oz |
| Grip | Medium | Medium |
| Handle | 5 in | 5 in |
| Face | Composite | Composite |
| Core type | Polymer | Polymer |
| USAP | unknown | unknown |
| Price (PH) | ~₱9,280 | ~₱11,310 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Friday Aura Pro 16mm
“It packs aggressive power, but still offers plenty of control.”
Friday Aura Pro 16mm vs…
Honolulu J2CR vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Honolulu J2CR higher overall: the Friday Aura Pro 16mm has 3.8★ from 17 ratings and the Honolulu J2CR has 3.9★ from 14 ratings. Pick the Friday Aura Pro 16mm if you want more power and feel. Pick the Honolulu J2CR if you want more control, spin and touch.
The Friday Aura Pro 16mm is rated higher on power — the Friday Aura Pro 16mm scores 4.3/5 and the Honolulu J2CR 3.5/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Honolulu J2CR is rated higher on control — the Friday Aura Pro 16mm scores 3.7/5 and the Honolulu J2CR 4.2/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Honolulu J2CR is rated higher on spin — the Friday Aura Pro 16mm scores 3.8/5 and the Honolulu J2CR 4.3/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱9,280 for the Friday Aura Pro 16mm and ~₱11,310 for the Honolulu J2CR. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
On specs, weights are 7.5–8.5 oz vs 7–8.5 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
PaddleBag lists the Friday Aura Pro 16mm as unknown and the Honolulu J2CR as unknown.
1 PaddleBag player has both paddles in their public bag.
