RPM Q2 vs Friday Aura Pro Widebody: Which to Buy (2026)
Last updated: September 2026
Same 9.2 score, same 107 swing weight. The Q2 hits harder; the Aura Pro is $53 cheaper.
Buy the Friday Aura Pro Widebody ($159 with code PRH) if you want the better value: it ties the RPM Q2 Widebody 16mm at 9.2 overall, swings at the same ~107, and costs $53.49 less. Buy the Q2 Widebody ($212.49 with code PRH) if you want more power (9.3 against 9.0), more spin (9.4 against 9.1) and a more forgiving face (9.1 against 8.5). Both are 16mm foam widebodies, both USAP approved, and PRH works at both brands.
How we tested
Every paddle we cover goes through the same on-court protocol - individual play, head-to-head comparisons, and tournament use before anything gets written down. Every paddle below has a full review on the site; click through to see scores, specs, and the deal we found for each.
The rankings
Each category below links to the full review for that paddle.
- to spend $53.49 less ($159 with PRH)
- more forgiveness (9.1 vs 8.5)
- more power (9.3 vs 9.0)
- more forgiveness (9.1 vs 8.5)
- more power (9.3 vs 9.0)
- to spend $53.49 less
Codes on the shop buttons above match our /deals table. Most of our partner brands use PRH (HEAD uses PRH15). The buttons open our affiliate link; paste the code at checkout if the brand asks for it.
Shop Friday Aura Pro… or RPM Q2 Widebody 16mm with the live code
Each button is a tracked affiliate link at the sale price we list. Copy the code chip on the full review or use the code shown on the button label.
The numbers
On weight and swing weight these are the same paddle. Spin is within 20 RPM. The differences are in how the core returns the ball and what you pay.
- RPM Q2 Widebody 16mm: 7.8 oz · 107 swing weight · 6.9 twist weight · 2,310 RPM · 9.2 overall · $249.99 → $212.49 with PRH (15% off).
- Friday Aura Pro Widebody: ~7.86 oz · ~107 swing weight · ~6.8 twist weight · 2,290 RPM · 9.2 overall · $169 → $159 with PRH ($10 off).
Where the Q2 wins
Power (9.3 against 9.0), pop (9.2 against 8.9), spin (9.4 against 9.1) and forgiveness (9.1 against 8.5). Drives come off the Q2 with more plow-through, and the slightly higher twist weight keeps off-center blocks steadier. If you finish points from the baseline or the transition zone, the Q2 gives you more.
Where the Aura Pro wins
Price, and control by a hair (8.8 against 8.7). The Aura Pro's dual-density EPP and EVA foam feels a little firmer on resets, so it rewards clean hands at the kitchen. For $53.49 less you get the same score and the same hand speed, plus Friday's 30-day play guarantee.
Which to buy
- Most doubles players: Aura Pro Widebody, $159 with PRH. Same score for less money.
- Power and spin first: Q2 Widebody 16mm, $212.49 with PRH.
- Want a softer, cheaper start: the standard Friday Aura Widebody at $119 with PRH. Full breakdown: Aura Widebody vs Q2.
- Want grit that lasts: the RPM Jade Widebody 16mm, $229.49 with PRH. Compared here: Jade vs Q2.
Price with code PRH
Code PRH works at both brands. At rpmpb.com it takes 15% off every Q2: $249.99 → $212.49. At Friday it takes $10 off the Aura Pro: $169 → $159. Paste PRH at checkout and confirm the total before paying. Every code we have is on /deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RPM Q2 better than the Friday Aura Pro?
They tie at 9.2 on our card. The Q2 Widebody has more power, spin and forgiveness; the Aura Pro Widebody costs $53.49 less with code PRH and has slightly more control.
Which is cheaper, the RPM Q2 or the Friday Aura Pro?
The Aura Pro Widebody: $159 with code PRH against $212.49 for the Q2 Widebody with PRH.
Do the Q2 and Aura Pro have the same swing weight?
Yes, both are about 107. The Q2 has a slightly higher twist weight (6.9 against about 6.8).
What code works for RPM and Friday?
PRH works at both: 15% off at RPM and $10 off the Friday Aura Pro.
Related guides
Paste the code at checkout, then buy.
Brands on this page: Friday Pickleball, RPM Pickleball. Codes are on each shop button and on /deals.