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Tempest Wave Pro v3

14.3 mm

Weight: 7.8 oz

Price: $209.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    standard

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

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro v3 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 7.8 oz with a 5.25-inch grip, it falls into the lightweight category, generally offering maneuverability. Its low swing weight (105) further contributes to ease of swing. The spin rating is 6.5/10, placing it in the 44th percentile for spin generation. The twist weight is 6.25, with a rating of 4.8/10, falling in the 45th percentile. This suggests moderate stability on off-center hits. This paddle might be suitable for players prioritizing maneuverability and control, potentially including beginners and intermediate players seeking a balanced paddle. The lighter weight could be beneficial for quick exchanges at the net. However, players seeking maximum power might find its lighter weight a potential limitation.

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1850--1056.25-
Estimated:1850--1056.25-

Attributes

Summary

The Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro v3 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 7.8 oz with a 5.25-inch grip, it falls into the lightweight category, generally offering maneuverability. Its low swing weight (105) further contributes to ease of swing. The spin rating is 6.5/10, placing it in the 44th percentile for spin generation. The twist weight is 6.25, with a rating of 4.8/10, falling in the 45th percentile. This suggests moderate stability on off-center hits. This paddle might be suitable for players prioritizing maneuverability and control, potentially including beginners and intermediate players seeking a balanced paddle. The lighter weight could be beneficial for quick exchanges at the net. However, players seeking maximum power might find its lighter weight a potential limitation.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1850--1056.25-
Estimated:1850--1056.25-

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

105

13th percentile

8.2%

Average

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

105

13th percentile

8.2%

Average

Spin

1,850RPM

44th percentile

6.5

Twist weight

6.25

45th percentile

4.8

Balance point

No data available

Spin

1,850RPM

44th percentile

6.5

Twist weight

6.25

45th percentile

4.8

Balance point

No data available

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