Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 19 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Wika Bao Fire
Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm
| Score | Bao Fire | Bao Fire 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.8 | 4.6 (higher) |
| Control | 3.1 (higher) | 2.9 |
| Spin | 3.6 | 3.7 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Touch | 3.4 (higher) | 3.2 |
| Spec | Bao Fire | Bao Fire 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Wika | Wika |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Core | — | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7–8.5 oz | 7–8.5 oz |
| Grip | 4 1/8 | Medium |
| Handle | 5 in | 5 in |
| Face | composite | Composite |
| Core type | polymer | Polymer |
| USAP | unknown | unknown |
| Price (PH) | ~₱8,062 | ~₱7,830 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Wika Bao Fire
“plays really well but havent gotten used to it yet”
PaddleBag players rate the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm higher overall: the Wika Bao Fire has 3.5★ from 8 ratings and the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm has 3.6★ from 11 ratings. Pick the Wika Bao Fire if you want more control. Pick the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm if you want more power.
The Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm is rated higher on power — the Wika Bao Fire scores 3.8/5 and the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm 4.6/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Wika Bao Fire is rated higher on control — the Wika Bao Fire scores 3.1/5 and the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm 2.9/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
They're about even on spin — the Wika Bao Fire scores 3.6/5 and the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm 3.7/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱8,062 for the Wika Bao Fire and ~₱7,830 for the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
PaddleBag lists the Wika Bao Fire as unknown and the Wika Bao Fire 2 16mm as unknown.
