Head to head
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm vs ONIX Evoke Premier
Same 14mm core and standard shape; they differ on weight, handle, face and core and price.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Weight
The Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm is 0.35 oz heavier: 8.35 oz against 8 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Handle
Both have a 5" handle. Grip circumference is 4.3" on the Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm and 4.125" on the ONIX Evoke Premier.
Face and core
Face: T700 raw carbon fiber (raw carbon) on the Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm, DF composite face (composite) on the ONIX Evoke Premier. Core: Polymer core with high-density foam-injected perimeter against Polypropylene honeycomb.
Price
The Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm costs $60 less right now: $90 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 20) against $150 list price.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 14mm core.
- Shape: Both are standard shapes.
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
Who should pick which
Pick the
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm
if…
- You want to spend less: it is $60 cheaper right now.
Pick the
ONIX Evoke Premier
if…
- You prefer a lighter paddle (8 oz).
- You want to buy on Amazon; the other paddle is not sold there.
Specs side by side
| Spec | FranklinFS Tour Tempo 14mm | ONIXEvoke Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $90 at JustPaddles (Oct 20) | $150 list |
| List price | $150 | $150 |
| Shape | Standard | Standard |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Weight | 8.35 oz | 8 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | Not published |
| Twistweight | Not published | Not published |
| Length × width | Not published | 16" × 8" |
| Handle length | 5" | 5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.3" | 4.125" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | T700 raw carbon fiber (Raw carbon) | DF composite face (Composite) |
| Core | Polymer core with high-density foam-injected perimeter | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | Not published | Not published |
| Sold at | JustPaddles | Amazon |
| Specs last verified | Oct 20, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.