Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm
$149.99
About the Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm
16mm Standard-shape Tempo - heavier static (8.6-8.9 oz), longer dwell time, more control-leaning. Same FS Tour series construction.
Where to buy: Franklin direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | $149.99 | In stock | Buy on Franklin (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 10.0 / 10
- Hand speed
- 1.0 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.8 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 9.8 / 10
Top 1% of catalog on power
Bottom 1% of catalog on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Top 5% of catalog on spin
The Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | FS Tour Tempo 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.75 oz (midpoint of 8.6–8.9 oz) | heavier than all | 162 other 16 mm paddles |
| Weight within Franklin | 8.75 oz | heaviest | 12 paddles from Franklin |
Too few paddles like it for a fair comparison (6 standard paddles at 16 mm), so it is compared with all 16 mm paddles.
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Franklin Sports FS Tour Tempo 16MM”. Date added on the list: Oct 26, 2023.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm: 0.7 oz lighter, same core, same shape, similar listed price
Six Zero Infinity Edgeless DBD Control 16mm: 0.6 oz lighter, same core, same shape, $70 more
Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm: 0.1 oz lighter, same core, elongated shape, $45 cheaper
PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm: 0.8 oz lighter, same core, same shape, $10 cheaper
