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Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm vs Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J1H 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm
Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J1H 16mm
Price
$149.99
$166.5
Swing Weight
137
130
Twist Weight
7.17
6.8
Weight
8.9 oz
8.7 oz
Core
16mm
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Power
56.75 MPH
58.2 MPH
Pop
34.7 MPH
35.3 MPH
Spin
2090.5 RPM
2032 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Composite
Composite
Build
Gen 2
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Balance
244mm
240mm

Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.75 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (top 8%) — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2090.5 RPM (66th percentile)
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.17 twist weight is top 8% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Heavy swing weight of 137 (top 0%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 34.7 MPH (bottom 8%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Very high swing weight of 137 (top 0%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

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Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J1H 16mm

This paddle delivers top 10% power (58.2 MPH) — a versatile option.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 58.2 MPH puts it in the top 10% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional stability — 6.8 twist weight is 80th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Heavy swing weight of 130 (top 1%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Competitive price at $166.5 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 35.3 MPH (19th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Very high swing weight of 130 (top 1%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −On the heavy side at 8.7 oz (top 2%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Power PlayersTennis Converts
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