Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm vs Gearbox Pro Power Integra
On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $149.99▲ | $274.99 |
| PowerDerived | 53▲ | 52 |
| ControlDerived | 67▲ | 66 |
| SpinDerived | 85 | 85 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 79▲ | 76 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 42 | 44 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 14 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 | 8.71 oz | 8.49 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.3 cm | 20.9 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2024 | 2023 |
These two are hard to separate
Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Handle
- Gearbox Pro Power Integra has the longer handle at 5.5" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
- Price
- Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm is $125 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm
- Budget matters — it's $125 less
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Choose the
Gearbox Pro Power Integra
- You hit a two-handed backhand
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