Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm vs Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro
The Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm and Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro differ most on spin and core thickness. Both are scored by the same formula from published specs, so the comparison is like for like — but neither has been physically measured by us.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $229.00 | $179.99▲ |
| PowerDerived | 39▲ | 38 |
| ControlDerived | 57 | 58▲ |
| SpinDerived | 85▲ | 45 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 63▲ | 61 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 23 | 21 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 14 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Graphite |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.9" | 15.8" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8"▲ | 7.9" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.1"▲ | 5" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.68 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.4 cm | 20.2 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2025 | 2021 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Spin
- Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm scores 85 against 45 — 40 points of more bite on brushed shots.
- Core thickness
- 14mm against 14.3mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Face
- Raw carbon against Graphite — the main driver of the spin difference.
- Price
- Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro is $49 cheaper at MSRP.
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Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro
- Budget matters — it's $49 less
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$179.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.
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