{"product_id":"wilson-tempo-pro-16-pickleball-paddle","title":"Wilson Tempo Pro 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilson Tempo Pro 16mm Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for players who like a quiet hand, a heavy reset, and the satisfying rasp of carbon grabbing the ball. Its \u003cstrong\u003eraw carbon fiber face\u003c\/strong\u003e adds spin-friendly texture for rolls, slices, and shaped dinks, while the \u003cstrong\u003e16 mm polypropylene honeycomb core\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a cushioned, stable response. The widebody shape feels reassuring in quick exchanges, helping controlled players absorb pace and redirect the rally with measured touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets the Wilson Tempo Pro 16mm Pickleball Paddle Apart?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidebody Control With a Big Contact Window\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tempo Pro 16mm uses a widebody shape that feels noticeably steady when blocking pace or catching the ball slightly off center. Around the web, retailers and reviewers often frame it as one of Wilson’s more control-focused paddles, with a generous sweet spot that helps during compact kitchen exchanges. For a padel-minded player, it rewards short preparation, quiet hands, and clean directional changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Carbon Face Gives the Ball Bite\u003c\/strong\u003e The raw carbon fiber surface creates a dry, grippy sensation at contact, helping the ball stay on the face long enough for shaped shots. Feedback commonly highlights its spin potential on rolls, slices, and dipping drives rather than just flat pace. It suits players who like to brush through the ball, use wrist angle carefully, and work points with texture instead of relying only on speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermoformed Edge Adds Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pro version stands apart with thermoformed perimeter construction, which helps stiffen the frame and reduce flutter on firm contact. Retailer notes repeatedly point to better stability, reduced vibration, and a more consistent feel across the face. That matters when countering hard drives, because the paddle feels less twisty and more composed, especially when contact drifts toward the edge guard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 mm Core Favors Soft Resets\u003c\/strong\u003e The thicker 16 mm polypropylene honeycomb core absorbs pace better than thinner, livelier paddles. Players who build points through dinks, drops, and resets will appreciate the softer rebound, especially when slowing fast balls down at the kitchen. It does not launch the ball as easily as thinner power paddles, but it gives controlled hands more time to guide placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePros\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCons\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidebody face improves stability on blocks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort handle limits two-handed backhand comfort.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw carbon surface supports spin production.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThicker core reduces free power.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermoformed edge reduces vibration and twisting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm core improves reset control.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidebody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene honeycomb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrip Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 1\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough raw carbon texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-piece construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame Feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermoformed edge perimeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e243 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e116\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Pickleball Approval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55708476473684,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/5462\/3572\/files\/WilsonTempoPro1-440533.webp?v=1777910298","url":"https:\/\/pickleball-webshop.com\/fr\/products\/wilson-tempo-pro-16-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Pickleball Webshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}