Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 65 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Friday Aura Pro 16mm
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm
| Score | Aura Pro | Labs Project Boomstik |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4.3 (higher) | 3.9 |
| Control | 3.7 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Spin | 3.8 (higher) | 3.4 |
| Feel | 3.9 (higher) | 3.6 |
| Touch | 3.6 (higher) | 3.4 |
| Spec | Aura Pro | Labs Project Boomstik |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Friday | Selkirk |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Shape | — | hybrid |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.5–8.5 oz | 7.9–8.4 oz |
| Grip | Medium | 4 1/4 |
| Handle | 5 in | 5.3 in |
| Face | Composite | carbon |
| Core type | Polymer | foam |
| USAP | unknown | approved |
| Price (PH) | ~₱9,280 | ~₱20,242 |
~ = 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.”
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm
“very hard learning curve but when you know how to use its power its an amazing paddle!!”
Friday Aura Pro 16mm vs…
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Friday Aura Pro 16mm higher overall: the Friday Aura Pro 16mm has 3.8★ from 17 ratings and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm has 3.5★ from 48 ratings. Pick the Friday Aura Pro 16mm if you want more power, control, spin, feel and touch. The Friday Aura Pro 16mm is about ₱10,962 cheaper.
The Friday Aura Pro 16mm is rated higher on power — the Friday Aura Pro 16mm scores 4.3/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm 3.9/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Friday Aura Pro 16mm is rated higher on control — the Friday Aura Pro 16mm scores 3.7/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Friday Aura Pro 16mm is rated higher on spin — the Friday Aura Pro 16mm scores 3.8/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm 3.4/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱9,280 for the Friday Aura Pro 16mm and ~₱20,242 for the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm. 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 7.9–8.4 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
PaddleBag lists the Friday Aura Pro 16mm as unknown and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm as approved.
2 PaddleBag players have both paddles in their public bag.
