Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm vs Pickleball Apes Harmony V 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 81th percentile spin (2157 RPM) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Pros
- +Solid pop at 36.9 MPH (77th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Good spin generation at 2157 RPM (81th percentile)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 101 is in the bottom 3% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 101 (bottom 3%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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Pickleball Apes Harmony V 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 84th percentile spin (2178 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Good spin generation at 2178 RPM (84th percentile)
- +Exceptional stability — 7.06 twist weight is 89th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 13th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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