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Tempest Wave Pro-C 14.3

14.3 mm

Weight: 8 oz

Price: $209.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    standard

  • Length:
    15.875 in
  • Width:
    8 in
  • Thickness:
    14.3mm
  • Grip length:
    5.25 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.25 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C 14.3 is a standard-shaped paddle with a 14.3mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Weighing 8 oz with a 5.25-inch grip, it has a low swing weight of 110, placing it in the 28th percentile. The twist weight is 7.085, rating high in the 90th percentile, suggesting good stability. This paddle's spin is rated 7.8 out of 10 (79th percentile), drive speed 6.6 (47th percentile), and volley speed 7.0 (75th percentile). The combination of control-oriented features and moderate power and pop may suit intermediate all-court players. The lighter weight and high twist weight could enhance maneuverability and stability. However, players seeking maximum power might find this paddle's lower swing weight limiting.

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect183552.633.71086.98236
John Kew230255.536.51127.19237
Estimated:203754.077135.11881107.085237

Attributes

Summary

The Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C 14.3 is a standard-shaped paddle with a 14.3mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Weighing 8 oz with a 5.25-inch grip, it has a low swing weight of 110, placing it in the 28th percentile. The twist weight is 7.085, rating high in the 90th percentile, suggesting good stability. This paddle's spin is rated 7.8 out of 10 (79th percentile), drive speed 6.6 (47th percentile), and volley speed 7.0 (75th percentile). The combination of control-oriented features and moderate power and pop may suit intermediate all-court players. The lighter weight and high twist weight could enhance maneuverability and stability. However, players seeking maximum power might find this paddle's lower swing weight limiting.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect183552.633.71086.98236
John Kew230255.536.51127.19237
Estimated:203754.077135.11881107.085237

Drive speed

54.1mph

47th percentile

6.6

Volley speed

35.1mph

75th percentile

7.0

Swing weight

110

28th percentile

3.5%

Average

Spin

2,037RPM

79th percentile

7.8

Twist weight

7.085

90th percentile

6.9

Balance point

237mm

30th percentile

0.8%

Average

Drive speed

54.1mph

47th percentile

6.6

Volley speed

35.1mph

75th percentile

7.0

Swing weight

110

28th percentile

3.5%

Average

Spin

2,037RPM

79th percentile

7.8

Twist weight

7.085

90th percentile

6.9

Balance point

237mm

30th percentile

0.8%

Average

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