Franklin FS Tour Tempo 12mm vs Volair Mach 2 Forza 14mm
The Franklin FS Tour Tempo 12mm and Volair Mach 2 Forza 14mm 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 | $119.99▲ |
| PowerDerived | 43▲ | 40 |
| ControlDerived | 45 | 59▲ |
| SpinDerived | 85 | 85 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 58 | 63▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 16 | 28 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 12 mm | 14 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw 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" | 5.5"▲ |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.38 oz | 7.66 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.3 cm | 20.9 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
- Volair Mach 2 Forza 14mm 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.
- Handle
- Volair Mach 2 Forza 14mm has the longer handle at 5.5" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
- Price
- Volair Mach 2 Forza 14mm is $30 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 12mm
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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Choose the
Volair Mach 2 Forza 14mm
- You want control (59/100)
- You hit a two-handed backhand
- Budget matters — it's $30 less
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