Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm vs JOOLA Pro V
Franklin
FS Tour Tempo 16mm
$149.99
8.6–8.9 oz · 16mm core · Standard
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Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm vs JOOLA Pro V across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
Comparing two is a start. Answer five quick questions and we'll rank the whole catalog for how you play.
Find my paddleThe value vs. premium matchup
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm is the value pick at $149.99. JOOLA Pro V is the premium option at $299.95 — you're paying for the Carbon fiber. Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm (Standard) and JOOLA Pro V (Hybrid) differ in head shape, so hand-speed and reach will feel distinct between them.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm | JOOLA Pro V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.6–8.9 oz | 8–8.4 oz |
| Shape | Standard | Hybrid |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Polymer honeycomb with high-density foam-injected perimeter; double-thermoformed unibody frame | Polymer honeycomb |
| Face material | T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture | Carbon fiber |
| Handle length | — | 5.3" |
| Price | $149.99 | $299.95 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm is listed at 8.6–8.9 oz; JOOLA Pro V at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the JOOLA Pro V is 0.6 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Face material. Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm lists its face as T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture; JOOLA Pro V lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm lists its core as Polymer honeycomb with high-density foam-injected perimeter; JOOLA Pro V lists Polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with an aggressive, planted swing. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.
JOOLA Pro V
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power, spin
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm if…
- you swing through the ball and want plow-through on drives
- you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot
- you spin a lot of rolls and topspin serves
Pick the JOOLA Pro V if…
- you want quicker hands in fast kitchen exchanges
- you like extra reach at the kitchen line
More matchups with the JOOLA Pro V
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