Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 12mm vs Vatic Pro Saga v7 LH 14mm
The Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 12mm and Vatic Pro Saga v7 LH 14mm differ most on control and forgiveness. 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 | $99.99▲ |
| PowerDerived | 64 | 64 |
| ControlDerived | 37 | 46▲ |
| SpinDerived | 93 | 93 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 20 | 29▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 39 | 51 |
| 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"▲ | 5.5" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.28 oz | 7.88 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 22 cm | 21.9 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.
- Control
- Vatic Pro Saga v7 LH 14mm scores 46 against 37 — 9 points of more predictable dinks and resets.
- Forgiveness
- Vatic Pro Saga v7 LH 14mm scores 29 against 20 — 9 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.
- Price
- Vatic Pro Saga v7 LH 14mm is $50 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 12mm
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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Choose the
Vatic Pro Saga v7 LH 14mm
- You want control (46/100)
- You want forgiveness (29/100)
- Budget matters — it's $50 less
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