JOOLA Vision CGS 16 vs Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Vision CGS 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin on Paddle DNA against the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16, which costs $190.
Power
Too close to call
78 vs 76
Spin
88 vs 84
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Hand speed
Too close to call
107 vs 107 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$180 at IQ 85.3 vs $190 at IQ 84.5
Overall pick: JOOLA Vision CGS 16 · $180 · IQ 85.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 78Power76
- 90Control92
- 88Spin84
- 88Forgiveness86
- 88Sweet spot86
- 84Stability84
- 82Maneuverability80
- 74Pop72
- 88Touch92
- 90Consistency90
- 66Swing weight68
- 80Twist weight78
- 48Launch angle46
- 76Plow through74
- 84Softness88
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 vs Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Vision CGS 16 | Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.3 — better | 84.5 |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 107 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon grit surface | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | Poly-Core II honeycomb |
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 verdict
The friendliest paddle JOOLA sells. Standard shape, 107 swing weight and forgiveness 88 make it the natural first premium paddle for a 3.0 player.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: JOOLA Vision CGS 16 scores 88 against 84 for Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($190 vs $180) that it should not break the tie.
Spin
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Touch
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Softness
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.5 vs 86.6 on the weighted index). Neither has an advantage here — buy on availability, colourway or whichever grip feels better in hand.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.5 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Neither has an advantage here — buy on availability, colourway or whichever grip feels better in hand.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.5 vs 83.4 on the weighted index). Neither has an advantage here — buy on availability, colourway or whichever grip feels better in hand.
- Spin
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.6 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Neither has an advantage here — buy on availability, colourway or whichever grip feels better in hand.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16
Take Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 if you want touch (+4), softness (+4). 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 Vision CGS 16
Take JOOLA Vision CGS 16 if you want spin (+4). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Vision CGS 16 review →Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 vs JOOLA Vision CGS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 or the JOOLA Vision CGS 16?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.3 vs 84.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 107 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 or the JOOLA Vision CGS 16?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16 scores 78 for power against 76 for Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion polymer core swinging at 107 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 at 92 versus 90. 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 Vision CGS 16 scores 88 for spin off its Carbon grit surface, 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 Vision CGS 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 86). Its 6.6 twist weight against 6.4 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16: 16 mm Poly-Core II honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber face. JOOLA Vision CGS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Carbon grit surface.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.25 in handle.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 7.9 oz with the same 107 kg·cm² swing weight.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 to the JOOLA Vision CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads on spin by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $190 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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