OWL Talon X1 vs RPM Friction Pro Elongated 14

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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Specification comparison of Talon X1 and Friction Pro Elongated 14
Spec	OWLTalon X1	RPMFriction Pro Elongated 14
Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec	$229.00▲	$249.99
PowerDerived	66▲	64
ControlDerived	45	46▲
SpinDerived	93	93
ForgivenessDerived	31▲	29
Swing weight indexDerived	62	51
Core thicknessManufacturer Spec	14.5 mm	14 mm
Face materialManufacturer Spec	Raw carbon	Raw carbon
Core materialManufacturer Spec	Polypropylene honeycomb	Polypropylene honeycomb
ShapeManufacturer Spec	Elongated	Elongated
LengthManufacturer Spec	16.5"	16.5"
WidthManufacturer Spec	7.4"	7.4"
Handle lengthManufacturer Spec	6"▲	5.5"
Static weightManufacturer Spec	8 oz	7.87 oz
Balance pointDerived	22.5 cm	21.9 cm
ThermoformedManufacturer Spec	No	No
USAP approvedManufacturer Spec	Yes	Yes
ReleasedManufacturer Spec	2025	2025

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.

Core thickness: 14.5mm against 14mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
Handle: OWL Talon X1 has the longer handle at 6" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
Price: OWL Talon X1 is $21 cheaper at MSRP.

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