Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm vs Ronbus Quanta R2
The Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm and Ronbus Quanta R2 differ most on forgiveness 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 | 53 | 59▲ |
| ControlDerived | 67 | 67 |
| SpinDerived | 85 | 89▲ |
| ForgivenessDerived | 79▲ | 67 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 42 | 36 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Foam-injected polymer |
| 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 | 7.68 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.3 cm | 21.7 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | Yes |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2024 | 2025 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Forgiveness
- Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm scores 79 against 67 — 12 points of a larger usable sweet spot.
- Core thickness
- 14mm against 16mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Construction
- Ronbus Quanta R2 is thermoformed with a stiffer perimeter; the other uses conventional construction with a softer feel.
- Handle
- Ronbus Quanta R2 has the longer handle at 5.5" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
- Price
- Ronbus Quanta R2 is $30 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Franklin FS Tour Tempo 14mm
- You want forgiveness (79/100)
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Choose the
Ronbus Quanta R2
- You hit a two-handed backhand
- Budget matters — it's $30 less
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