Engage Pursuit Pro1 vs Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm
Franklin
FS Tour Tempo 14mm
$84.96
8–8.4 oz · 14mm core · Standard
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Engage Pursuit Pro1 vs Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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Find my paddleThe value vs. premium matchup
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm is the value pick at $84.96. Engage Pursuit Pro1 is the premium option at $179.99 — you're paying for the Carbon fiber. Engage Pursuit Pro1 (Multiple) and Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm (Standard) differ in head shape, so hand-speed and reach will feel distinct between them.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Engage Pursuit Pro1 | Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9–8.3 oz | 8–8.4 oz |
| Shape | Multiple | Standard |
| Core thickness | 12.7mm | 14mm |
| Core material | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb with high-density foam-injected perimeter; double-thermoformed unibody frame |
| Face material | Carbon fiber | T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture |
| Handle length | 5.4" | — |
| Price | $179.99 | $84.96 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Engage Pursuit Pro1 is listed at 7.9–8.3 oz; Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Engage Pursuit Pro1 is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Engage Pursuit Pro1 has a 12.7mm core; Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm has a 14mm core, so the Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm core is 1.3mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Face material. Engage Pursuit Pro1 lists its face as Carbon fiber; Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm lists T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Engage Pursuit Pro1 lists its core as Polymer honeycomb; Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm lists Polymer honeycomb with high-density foam-injected perimeter. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Engage Pursuit Pro1
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 12.7mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power, spin
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.
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