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Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm vs Honolulu Pickleball Co. J3K 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm
Honolulu Pickleball Co. J3K 16mm
Price
$149.99
$155
Swing Weight
119
115
Twist Weight
7.27
7.19
Weight
8.8 oz
8.2 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.35 MPH
56.3 MPH
Pop
34.9 MPH
36.7 MPH
Spin
2051.5 RPM
1959 RPM
Shape
Standard
Standard
Face
Composite
Composite
Build
Gen 2
Gen 4
Balance
235mm
237.5mm
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
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
Honolulu Pickleball Co. J3K 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (top 7%) — a power option in a standard shape.
Pros
- +Solid pop at 36.7 MPH (71th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Exceptional stability — 7.19 twist weight is top 7% (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 $155 (below the $197 average)
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
BeginnersBudget-Conscious Buyers
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
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