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 Pro 16mm
Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™
| Score | Aura Pro | J2CR |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4.3 (higher) | 4.0 |
| Control | 3.7 | 4.3 (higher) |
| Spin | 3.8 | 4.7 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.9 (higher) | 3.7 |
| Touch | 3.6 | 4.0 (higher) |
| Spec | Aura Pro | J2CR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Friday | Honolulu |
| Year | 2026 | — |
| Core | 16 mm | — |
| Weight | 7.5–8.5 oz | — |
| Grip | Medium | — |
| Handle | 5 in | — |
| Face | Composite | Endurance Surface™ |
| Core type | Polymer | — |
| USAP | unknown | unknown |
| Price (PH) | ~₱9,280 | ~₱12,500 |
~ = 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.”
Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™
“The handle and near throat is bottom heavy than the J6CR, which is more lightweight and easy to reset on the kitchen.”
Friday Aura Pro 16mm vs…
Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™ vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™ higher overall: the Friday Aura Pro 16mm has 3.8★ from 18 ratings and the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™ has 4.1★ from 3 ratings. Pick the Friday Aura Pro 16mm if you want more power. Pick the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™ 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 Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™ 4.0/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™ is rated higher on control — the Friday Aura Pro 16mm scores 3.7/5 and the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™ 4.3/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™ is rated higher on spin — the Friday Aura Pro 16mm scores 3.8/5 and the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™ 4.7/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱9,280 for the Friday Aura Pro 16mm and ~₱12,500 for the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
PaddleBag lists the Friday Aura Pro 16mm as unknown and the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue™ Endurance Surface™ as unknown.
1 PaddleBag player has both paddles in their public bag.
