Franklin FS Tour Tempo 16mm vs JOOLA Pro V
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
The 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 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
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
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you spin a lot of rolls and topspin serves
Pick the JOOLA Pro V if…
- ✓you swing through the ball
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
More matchups with the JOOLA Pro V
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