Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm 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
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
value
Value is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
Strength
feel
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
16.0 mm
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- valueValue is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
- feelFeedback is mixed on this theme lately.
What people are saying
easy resetspunchy popheavy topspinbite on cutsconnected feelclean responsestrong valueconsistent
Touch & Control
- The first impression is steady on resets.
- In real play, it shows up as forgiving on soft touch.
Power
- Players often call out quick on putaways when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
- Putaways come easier than expected—strong on drives.
Spin
- The common thread: reliable for cut shots.
- Most feedback points to consistent bite on the ball.
Feel
- It tends to feel crisp but not harsh, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
- Players often call out smooth through impact when on resets and dinks.
Value
- In real play, it shows up as a strong pick at its tier.
- The common thread: competitive for the feature set.
Overall
- The first impression is solid across the court.
- In real play, it shows up as comfortable for most players.
Phrased for clarity.
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