Franklin
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Lowest price we found: JustPaddles, checked Oct 20. Prices change; the store's page is what you pay.
The traditional-shape sibling of Franklin's FS Tour Dynasty: a raw T700 carbon face over a 16mm polymer core with a foam-injected perimeter, a short 5 in handle and a midweight-to-heavy 8.6-8.9 oz build.
Sold out on the manufacturer site at last check; try the retailers below.
Scores are estimated from published specs with a transparent formula, not from lab testing.
Specs checked against Franklin's official product page on Oct 20, 2026. Franklin publishes 8.6-8.9 oz for the Tempo 16mm; we store the midpoint. Franklin calls the Tempo a traditional shape but does not publish its length or width. USA Pickleball approved. Franklin's own store shows the Tempo sold out and has no product photo of it, so we show an illustration. Manufacturers change specs and prices; the brand page is the source of truth.
Engage
Engage's standard-shape control paddle: a 16 × 8 face, a 15.2 mm polymer core and a raw carbon surface, backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
HEAD
HEAD's 2026 thermoformed Radical in the Tour trim: a micro-forged T700 carbon face over a 15mm core, in HEAD's wide shape with a 5-inch handle.
Selkirk
The wider 8-inch Dauntless with a 16mm foam core and raw T700 carbon face, for players who want spin with a forgiving, quick-handling shape.
