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Main split: Spin-friendly (Tempest TKO-C).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Tempest TKO-C (face material or texture).
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Ruby
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Tempest TKO-C
Spin-friendly
Key differences
- Weight: Tempest TKO-C is lighter by 5g (8 oz (227 g) vs 8.2 oz (232 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: Tempest TKO-C is longer by 5mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (414 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Face material: Aramid Fibre vs Carbon Fiber
Ruby – 14mm
Price$196
Weight8.2 oz
Thickness14 mm
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Tempest TKO-C – 14.3mm
PriceUSD 150
Weight8 oz
Thickness14.3 mm
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These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions and materials.
Price:$150 – $196
Weight:8 – 8.2 oz
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
Minimum priceDifferent
$46 rangeRuby – 14mm
$196.00
Tempest TKO-C – 14.3mm
USD 149.99
Maximum priceDifferent
$100 rangeRuby – 14mm
$250.00
Tempest TKO-C – 14.3mm
USD 149.99
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.2 oz rangeRuby – 14mm
8.2 oz (232 g)
Tempest TKO-C – 14.3mm
8 oz (227 g)
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Ruby – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
Tempest TKO-C – 14.3mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
Ruby – 14mm
Aramid Fibre
Tempest TKO-C – 14.3mm
Carbon Fiber
How we detect differences
We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:
- Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
- Thickness: 1mm or more difference
- Price: $20 or more difference
- Materials: Any difference in core or face material