Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 14mm Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$150
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
stability
Some feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
Strength
value
Value is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
Our grade
Strong
Reliable all-court
Thickness
14.0 mm
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- stabilitySome feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
- valueValue is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
What people are saying
kitchen confidencestrong drivesgrippy faceheavy topspinsteady on mishitsforgiving sweet spotsmooth impactconnected feel
Touch & Control
- Most feedback points to confidence-inspiring at the kitchen.
- It tends to feel calm and predictable, especially in hands battles at the net.
Power
- The first impression is lively when you step in.
- In real play, it shows up as easy to generate pace.
Spin
- Players often call out confident on angles when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- Rolls and cuts are described as grippy with heavy shape.
Stability
- The common thread: solid against pace.
- Most feedback points to stable through contact.
Feel
- Impact feedback tends to be comfortable over long sessions, not buzzy.
- The first impression is connected and clean.
Value
- It tends to feel good value when on sale, especially in hands battles at the net.
- Players often call out worth it for the performance when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Phrased for clarity.
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