Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 14mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, 77th percentile spin (2138.5 RPM) — a power option in a elongated shape.
Price: $149.99. Swing weight: 124. Twist weight: 6.53. Weight: 8.2 oz. Power: 56.1 MPH. Spin: 2138.5 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Good spin generation at 2138.5 RPM (77th percentile)
- Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 7%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- Competitive price at $149.99 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- Very high swing weight of 124 (top 7%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 124 (top 7%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 124 and 5.6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $149.99, it's cheaper than 79% of paddles (avg $197)
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Franklin
FS Tour Dynasty 14mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, 77th percentile spin (2138.5 RPM) — a power option in a elongated shape.
$149.99
Find Your MatchElongated14mm coreCompositeGen 2Firepower Control+Power
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
124
95th percentile
Twist Weight
6.53
63th percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
56.1 MPH
37th percentile
Pop
35.75 MPH
19th percentile
Spin
2138.5 RPM
High
Balance
244mm
Grip Length
5.6"
Grip Size
4.3"
Pros
- +Good spin generation at 2138.5 RPM (77th percentile)
- +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 7%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- +Competitive price at $149.99 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 7%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 124 (top 7%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 124 and 5.6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $149.99, it's cheaper than 79% of paddles (avg $197)
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