JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 79Power76
- 91Control92
- 88Spin84
- 90Forgiveness86
- 92Sweet spot86
- 86Stability84
- 78Maneuverability80
- 74Pop72
- 89Touch92
- 88Consistency90
- 68Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight78
- 50Launch angle46
- 78Plow through74
- 82Softness88
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Radius CGS 16 | Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.1 — better | 84.5 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | widebody | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Surface Technology carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | Reactive Polymer Core | Poly-Core II honeycomb |
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest measured sweet spots in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 verdict
Paddletek's control benchmark. Control 92, touch 92 and softness 88 with a 107 swing weight is the classic soft-game recipe, updated with a raw carbon face for spin 84.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is sweet spot: JOOLA Radius CGS 16 scores 92 against 86 for Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, touch, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 is $40 cheaper at $190.
Sweet spot
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
Softness
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Spin
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Forgiveness
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 92 vs 86, forgiveness 90 vs 86, twist weight 82 vs 78. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 and keep the $40.
- Spin
- Forgiveness
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.8 vs 82.5 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 and keep the $40.
- Spin
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 and keep the $40.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want sweet spot (+6), spin (+4), forgiveness (+4). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16
Take Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 if you want softness (+6). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 review →JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 84.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — sweet spot — JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16, at 107 kg·cm² swing weight against 108 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 measures 79 on power against 76 for Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16. That comes from a 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core swinging at 108 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 at 92 versus 91. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 scores 88 for spin off its Charged Surface Technology carbon face, against 84 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 costs $190, $40 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon face. Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16: 16 mm Poly-Core II honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16, at 5.25 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 at 7.9 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 108) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 to the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads on sweet spot by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $230 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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