Matt Khoury
Tested by Matt Khoury
4.5 player · 2 yrs testing paddles · 630+ reviewed
Reviewed
APRIL 2025
Updated OCTOBER 2026

Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm Pickleball Paddle Review

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Retail Price
$149.99
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All measurements
Serve speed
57.2 mph
Serve speed percentile
3.1%
Serve speed z-score
-2.263
Punch volley speed
36.9 mph
Punch volley speed percentile
5.6%
Punch volley speed z-score
-1.833
Spin
2173 rpm
Spin percentile
18.7%
Spin z-score
-0.708
Swing weight
122.05
Swing weight percentile
92.7%
Swing weight z-score
1.473
Twist weight
7.45
Twist weight percentile
96.6%
Twist weight z-score
1.927
Static weight
8.81 oz
Static weight percentile
99.7%
Static weight z-score
4.100
Balance point
23.5 cm
Balance point percentile
9.5%
Balance point z-score
-1.248
Firepower
4/100
Control score
78/100
Power rating
1/5
Control rating
4/5
Spin rating
1/5
Pop rating
1/5
Forgiveness rating
4/5
Shot resetting rating
3/5
Touch shots rating
3/5
Feel rating
3/5
Matt's star rating
3/5
Balance offset from center
+3.3 cm
Core thickness
14 mm
Shape
Widebody
Length
15.875 in
Width
7.75 in
Handle length
5.125 in
Handle circumference
4.5 in
Surface material
T700 Carbon Fiber
Core material
Polypropylene Honeycomb
Surface texture
Peel Ply (Coarse)
Manufacturing process
Thermoformed
Classification
Gen 2
Approval body
USA Pickleball
Punch volley rank
#487 of 522 measured paddles
Market comparison
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