Wika Pickleball has unveiled the second generation of its Quang Duong signature paddles, the Wika QD V2 series, marking a clear step forward from the original Air and Fire models. Designed for faster rallies and more demanding play, these paddles are not just refinements—they are reinventions, forged to meet the pace of the modern game.
The first-generation paddles, the Wika QD Air and Wika QD Fire, were already distinctive. The Air carried its Carbon Gen 5 X100 textured face and AIRFOAM™ core, built for spin, speed, and durability. The Fire, meanwhile, leaned into raw power, with its Gen 6 Carbon X911 face, FIRECORE™ power core, and Titan frame for stability and control.
Both models pushed boundaries, but they were still first drafts of what Wika and Quang Duong envisioned. The V2 paddles now take those foundations and sharpen them further, combining the finesse of the Air with the explosiveness of the Fire into tools that feel purpose-built for the highest level of competition.
What’s New in the V2 Series
The upgrades are not cosmetic. Wika’s engineers have reworked the core structures to withstand faster exchanges, extended sweet spots for cleaner contact, and introduced enhanced vibration dampening for comfort during long rallies. The textured faces have been refined for more consistent spin generation, while the frames have been reinforced to deliver stability without sacrificing swing speed.
The result is a pair of paddles that feel balanced yet uncompromising—lighter in hand, sharper in response, and more resilient under pressure.
Quang Duong’s Signature Touch
Quang Duong, Asia’s top DUPR-rated male pickleball player, has been central to the development of both generations. His style—fast, aggressive, and relentlessly precise—demands equipment that can keep pace. The V2 paddles reflect that demand, built to thrive in the kind of rallies where margins are razor-thin and every shot matters.
The launch of the Wika QD V2 paddles is more than just a product release—it’s a statement. Wika and Quang Duong are not content with innovation for its own sake. They are chasing mastery, pushing the limits of technology and design to meet the demands of a sport that is evolving faster than ever. And on Sunday, 23 August 2026, he and the Wika Pickleball team will formally unveil these upgraded paddles at special launch to be held at the US Tay Ho Pickleball Court starting at seven in the morning.
For players, the message is simple: if the Air and Fire were the spark, the V2 paddles are the flame, forged for the next level of pickleball.
