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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

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

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.

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Test results

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

Attributes

Spin

1,850RPM

44th percentile

6.5

Twist weight

6.25

45th percentile

4.8

Balance point

No data available

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

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