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Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm vs Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2K with 10 grams tungsten tape & 28-gram Slyce cap 16mm
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Specs Comparison
Spec
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm
Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2K with 10 grams tungsten tape & 28-gram Slyce cap 16mm
Price
$149.99
$155
Swing Weight
119
115
Twist Weight
7.27
7.48
Weight
8.8 oz
9.4 oz
Core
16mm
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Power
56.35 MPH
56.9 MPH
Pop
34.9 MPH
36.6 MPH
Spin
2051.5 RPM
2101 RPM
Shape
Standard
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Face
Composite
Composite
Build
Gen 2
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Balance
235mm
217mm
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.35 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (top 5%) — a control option in a standard shape.
Pros
- +Exceptional stability — 7.27 twist weight is top 5% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Competitive price at $149.99 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Lower pop at 34.9 MPH (12th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −On the heavy side at 8.8 oz (top 1%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
- −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power
Best For
BeginnersControl / Touch PlayersBudget-Conscious Buyers
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Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2K with 10 grams tungsten tape & 28-gram Slyce cap 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.9 MPH power, rock-solid stability (top 2%) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 56.9 MPH (66th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Good spin generation at 2101 RPM (68th percentile)
- +Exceptional stability — 7.48 twist weight is top 2% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Competitive price at $155 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −On the heavy side at 9.4 oz (top 0%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Budget-Conscious Buyers
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