Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm vs Honolulu Pickleball Co. J3K Pro 16mm

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Specs Comparison

Spec

Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm

Honolulu Pickleball Co. J3K Pro 16mm

Price

$149.99

$165

Swing Weight

115

112

Twist Weight

7.14

7.05

Weight

8.4 oz

8.1 oz

Core

14mm

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Power

56.2 MPH

56.1 MPH

Pop

35.85 MPH

36.6 MPH

Spin

2091 RPM

1973 RPM

Shape

Standard

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Face

Composite

Build

Gen 2

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Balance

233.5mm

235mm

Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.2 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, rock-solid stability (top 8%) — an all-court option in a standard shape.

Pros

+Good spin generation at 2091 RPM (67th percentile)
+Exceptional stability — 7.14 twist weight is top 8% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
+Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
+Competitive price at $149.99 (below the $189 average)

Cons

−On the heavy side at 8.4 oz (top 5%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

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Honolulu Pickleball Co. J3K Pro 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, rock-solid stability (88th percentile) — a versatile option.

Pros

+Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (68th percentile) for net exchanges
+Exceptional stability — 7.05 twist weight is 88th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits

Cons

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