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Tempest Wave Pro-C 14mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, top 5% spin (2302 RPM), rock-solid stability (top 7%) — an all-court option in a wide body shape.

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Wide body14.3mm coreCarbonGen 1Firepower SoftAll-Court

USAP approved since Mar 28, 2024

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
112
36th percentile
Twist Weight
7.19
93rd percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
14.3mm
Power
56.8 MPH
64th percentile
Pop
37.2 MPH
89th percentile
Spin
2302 RPM
Low
Balance
237mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 89th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Outstanding spin at 2302 RPM — top 5% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.19 twist weight is top 7% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits

Cons

  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles

Best For

Spin-Heavy Players

2302 RPM (top 5%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

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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.