Franklin FS Tour Tempo 12mm vs Gearbox G2 Quad
The Franklin FS Tour Tempo 12mm and Gearbox G2 Quad differ most on control 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 | $139.99▲ |
| PowerDerived | 43▲ | 42 |
| ControlDerived | 45 | 59▲ |
| SpinDerived | 85▲ | 79 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 58 | 65▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 16 | 28 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 12 mm | 14 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Toray carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.9" | 15.9" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8" | 8" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5" | 5.3"▲ |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.38 oz | 7.81 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.3 cm | 20.7 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2024 | 2023 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Control
- Gearbox G2 Quad scores 59 against 45 — 14 points of more predictable dinks and resets.
- Core thickness
- 12mm against 14mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Face
- Raw carbon against Toray carbon — the main driver of the spin difference.
- Handle
- Gearbox G2 Quad has the longer handle at 5.3" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
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