Head Boom Tour EX vs Wilson Blaze Pro 13
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Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Control-first vs. power-first
The Wilson Blaze Pro 13's 13mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Head Boom Tour EX's 11mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Head Boom Tour EX | Wilson Blaze Pro 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.7–8.1 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 11mm | 13mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face material | Raw carbon fiber with Spin Fusion | Raw carbon fiber/fiberglass hybrid |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.6" |
| Price | $119.95 | $59 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Head Boom Tour EX is listed at 7.7–8.1 oz; Wilson Blaze Pro 13 at 7.9–8.3 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Head Boom Tour EX is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Head Boom Tour EX has a 11mm core; Wilson Blaze Pro 13 has a 13mm core, so the Wilson Blaze Pro 13 core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Handle length. Head Boom Tour EX has a 5.5" handle; Wilson Blaze Pro 13 has a 5.6" handle, so the Wilson Blaze Pro 13 handle is 0.1" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Head Boom Tour EX lists its face as Raw carbon fiber with Spin Fusion; Wilson Blaze Pro 13 lists Raw carbon fiber/fiberglass hybrid. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Head Boom Tour EX
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 11mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: power, spin
Wilson Blaze Pro 13
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: power, all-around
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Head Boom Tour EX if…
- ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Wilson Blaze Pro 13 if…
- ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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