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FS Tour Tempo 12mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, crisp 12mm feel — a versatile option in a standard shape.

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Standard12mm coreComposite

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
100
3rd percentile
Twist Weight
6.04
32nd percentile
Weight
7.4 oz
Core Thickness
12mm
Power
56.3 MPH
47th percentile
Pop
36.8 MPH
76th percentile
Spin
2097.5 RPM
Balance
232.5mm
Grip Length
5"
Grip Size
4.3"
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Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (76th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Good spin generation at 2097.5 RPM (68th percentile)
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 100 is in the bottom 3% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Thin core (12mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
  • +Competitive price at $149.99 (below the $189 average)

Cons

  • −Very light swing weight of 100 (bottom 3%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue

Best For

Doubles Specialists

Light swing weight (100, bottom 3%) with 36.8 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.