Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.35 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (top 5%) — a control option in a standard shape.
Price: $149.99. Swing weight: 119. Twist weight: 7.27. Weight: 8.85 oz. Power: 56.35 MPH. Spin: 2051.5 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Standard. Face: Composite.
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
- Beginners: Twist weight of 7.27 (top 5%) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
- Control / Touch Players: Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $149.99, it's cheaper than 79% of paddles (avg $197)
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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.
$149.99
Find Your MatchStandard16mm coreCompositeGen 2Firepower SoftControl
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
119
92th percentile
Twist Weight
7.27
99th percentile
Weight
8.8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.35 MPH
40th percentile
Pop
34.9 MPH
1th percentile
Spin
2051.5 RPM
Medium
Balance
235mm
Grip Length
5"
Grip Size
4.3"
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
Beginners
Twist weight of 7.27 (top 5%) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Control / Touch Players
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $149.99, it's cheaper than 79% of paddles (avg $197)
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