Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm
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16mm Elongated power-oriented Dynasty - heavier static (8.5-8.8 oz), more plow-through. Featherweight variant exists separately. Amazon parent-listing fallback. ASIN B0CSK48YQ7 is the 14mm Dynasty Pro, not the 16mm - removed 2026-08-24 (catalog audit); needs a real Dynasty 16mm ASIN.
About the Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm
The Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm is a elongated-shape pickleball paddle with a t700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture face over a 16mm core. It comes in around 8.5–8.8 oz. Listed price: $104.99.
16mm Elongated power-oriented Dynasty - heavier static (8.5-8.8 oz), more plow-through. Featherweight variant exists separately. Amazon parent-listing fallback. ASIN B0CSK48YQ7 is the 14mm Dynasty Pro, not the 16mm - removed 2026-08-24 (catalog audit); needs a real Dynasty 16mm ASIN.
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16mm core, t700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for players looking for a do-it-all paddle without a sharp learning curve.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 9.9 / 10
- Hand speed
- 1.1 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 4.9 / 10
- Touch
- 9.9 / 10
- Spin
- 10.0 / 10
Top 2% of catalog on power
Bottom 1% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Top 5% of catalog on spin
Who it's for
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with an aggressive, planted swing. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.
Price & Availability
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm USA Pickleball approved?
Yes — the Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm is on the USA Pickleball approved equipment list and is legal for sanctioned tournament play. View the official USA Pickleball listing at https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/entry/6690.
What's the core thickness of the Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm?
The Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm uses a 16mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a t700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm best for?
The Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm suits a range of playing styles — see the spec block above for shape, weight, and core details.
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