Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 12mm vs Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 14mm
The Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 12mm and Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 14mm differ most on forgiveness 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 | $149.99 | $149.99 |
| PowerDerived | 64 | 68▲ |
| ControlDerived | 37 | 44▲ |
| SpinDerived | 93 | 93 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 20 | 33▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 39 | 58 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 12 mm | 14 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Elongated | Elongated |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 16.5" | 16.5" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 7.4" | 7.4" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.6" | 5.6" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.28 oz | 8.12 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 22 cm | 22 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2024 | 2024 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Forgiveness
- Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 14mm scores 33 against 20 — 13 points of a larger usable sweet spot.
- Core thickness
- 12mm against 14mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
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Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 12mm
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Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 14mm
- You want forgiveness (33/100)
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