{"product_id":"wilson-tempo-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Wilson Tempo 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilson Tempo 16mm Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e is made for players who like calm hands, clean placement, and a softer thud on contact. Its \u003cstrong\u003ewidebody raw carbon fiber hitting surface\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the ball a grippy, measured feel, while the \u003cstrong\u003e16 mm polypropylene honeycomb core\u003c\/strong\u003e helps absorb vibration and stretch the sweet spot. From quick kitchen blocks to patient dinks, it feels steady, easy to guide, and nicely suited to players who value control over raw launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets the Wilson Tempo 16mm Pickleball Paddle Apart?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidebody Shape Built for Defensive Control\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tempo 16mm uses a wider 8.25-inch face, which gives it a broader contact zone than many elongated paddles. Players and retailers often point to its calm feel at the net, especially when blocking pace or catching balls slightly off center. For a padel-minded player, that wide face feels reassuring during fast exchanges, where compact reactions matter more than a big backswing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Carbon Texture Adds Useful Ball Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e Its raw carbon fiber and fiberglass hybrid surface gives the ball a textured, controlled exit rather than a springy launch. Feedback around the web commonly frames the paddle as spin-friendly without feeling wild. Slice returns, rolling forehands, and controlled dinks feel easier to shape because the surface gives a little bite before the ball leaves the paddle face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThicker Core Softens the Contact Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e The 16 mm polypropylene honeycomb core gives this paddle a cushioned response compared with thinner 13 mm designs. That extra thickness helps reduce harsh vibration and makes touch shots feel less jumpy. Players who prefer patient point construction will appreciate how the paddle rewards compact swings, controlled resets, and low dinks rather than forcing every shot to come off hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort Handle Keeps the Paddle Quick\u003c\/strong\u003e With a shorter handle around 4.7 to 5 inches, the Tempo 16mm keeps the hand closer to the hitting surface. That gives it a nimble, connected feel during volley exchanges and defensive blocks. The tradeoff is less room for two-handed backhands, but one-handed players often gain quicker face control and cleaner reactions in tight kitchen battles.\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 shape improves blocking stability.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort handle limits two-handed backhands.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw carbon texture supports controlled spin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThicker core reduces easy power.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm core dampens vibration well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort handle improves quick net reactions.\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 \/ 229.6 g\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 \/ fiberglass hybrid\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\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.25 in \/ 20.96 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7-5 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\u003eGrip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePro Performance perforated grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw carbon texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55708466381140,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/5462\/3572\/files\/WilsonTempo1-919614.webp?v=1777910223","url":"https:\/\/pickleball-webshop.com\/nl\/products\/wilson-tempo-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Pickleball Webshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}