Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm vs Honolulu Pickleball J3K
The Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm and Honolulu Pickleball J3K differ most on power 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▲ | $155.00 |
| PowerDerived | 53▲ | 43 |
| ControlDerived | 67 | 73▲ |
| SpinDerived | 85 | 85 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 79▲ | 73 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 42 | 48 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 14 mm | 16 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" | 6"▲ |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 8.71 oz | 8.29 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.3 cm | 21.6 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.
- Power
- Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm scores 53 against 43 — 10 points of more pace on drives and put-aways.
- Core thickness
- 14mm against 16mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Handle
- Honolulu Pickleball J3K has the longer handle at 6" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
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Honolulu Pickleball J3K
- You hit a two-handed backhand
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