Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 20 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm
Wika QD Air
| Score | Bao Fire 2 | QD Air |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4.6 (higher) | 3.5 |
| Control | 3.0 | 3.4 (higher) |
| Spin | 3.6 (higher) | 3.5 |
| Feel | 3.8 (higher) | 3.5 |
| Touch | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Spec | Bao Fire 2 | QD Air |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Wika | 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) | ~₱7,830 | ~₱8,062 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Wika QD Air
“Quite poppy and is very satisfied when I used it to play as defense.”
PaddleBag players rate the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm higher overall: the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm has 3.6★ from 9 ratings and the Wika QD Air has 3.4★ from 11 ratings. Pick the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm if you want more power and feel. Pick the Wika QD Air if you want more control.
The Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm is rated higher on power — the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm scores 4.6/5 and the Wika QD Air 3.5/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Wika QD Air is rated higher on control — the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm scores 3.0/5 and the Wika QD Air 3.4/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
They're about even on spin — the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm scores 3.6/5 and the Wika QD Air 3.5/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱7,830 for the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm and ~₱8,062 for the Wika QD Air. 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 Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm as unknown and the Wika QD Air as unknown.
