Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm vs Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2Ti+ 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
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 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
- +Competitive price at $149.99 (below the $189 average)
Cons
- −Lower pop at 34.9 MPH (13th 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
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Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2Ti+ 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.15 MPH power, 76th percentile spin (2124 RPM), rock-solid stability (89th percentile) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.15 MPH (76th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Good spin generation at 2124 RPM (76th percentile)
- +Exceptional stability — 7.06 twist weight is 89th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Competitive price at $160 (below the $189 average)
Cons
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