Friday Pickleball Aura Pro vs RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
The value vs. premium matchup
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is the value pick at $169. RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated is the premium option at $249.99 — you're paying for the Carbon fiber.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro | RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.5–7.8 oz | 7.8–8 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter | Honeycomb with foam perimeter |
| Face material | Carbon fiber | Carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Price | $169 | $249.99 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is listed at 7.5–7.8 oz; RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated at 7.8–8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is 0.3 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core material. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro lists its core as EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter; RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated lists Honeycomb with foam perimeter. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a quick, hands-first style. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power
RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: balanced
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro if…
- ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
Pick the RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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