Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro vs PIKKL Hurricane Pro 14mm
The Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro and PIKKL Hurricane Pro 14mm differ most on spin 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 | $179.99 | $159.99▲ |
| PowerDerived | 38 | 42▲ |
| ControlDerived | 58 | 60▲ |
| SpinDerived | 45 | 85▲ |
| ForgivenessDerived | 61 | 64▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 21 | 30 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 14.3 mm | 14 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Graphite | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.8" | 15.9" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 7.9" | 8"▲ |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5" | 5.5"▲ |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.8 oz | 7.76 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.2 cm | 20.9 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2021 | 2023 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Spin
- PIKKL Hurricane Pro 14mm scores 85 against 45 — 40 points of more bite on brushed shots.
- Core thickness
- 14.3mm against 14mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Face
- Graphite against Raw carbon — the main driver of the spin difference.
- Handle
- PIKKL Hurricane Pro 14mm has the longer handle at 5.5" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
- Price
- PIKKL Hurricane Pro 14mm is $20 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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$179.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.
Choose the
PIKKL Hurricane Pro 14mm
- You want spin (85/100)
- You hit a two-handed backhand
- Budget matters — it's $20 less
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