Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Engage Encore Pro EX | Franklin Signature Carbon STR |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 80.9/100 | 79.8/100 |
| MSRP | $130 | $110 |
| Best tracked price | $130 | $110 |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.9 | 6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Surface | Fiberglass composite | Raw carbon |
| Handle | 5 in | 5 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Engage Encore Pro EX
- Tracked range
- $130 – $135
- Typical (median)
- $132.50
- All-time low
- $130
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Franklin Signature Carbon STR
- Tracked range
- $110 – $114
- Typical (median)
- $112
- All-time low
- $110
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power7076
- Control8883
- Spin7480
- Forgiveness8985
- Sweet spot9086
- Stability8078
- Maneuverability8482
- Pop6676
- Touch8679
- Consistency8581
- Swing weight5054
- Twist weight7472
- Launch angle6863
- Plow through6064
- Softness9082
Bars listed in the order Engage Encore Pro EX · Franklin Signature Carbon STR
Verdicts
Engage Encore Pro EX
A soft, light, extremely forgiving paddle that has quietly become the default recommendation for players over 60.
Franklin Signature Carbon STR
Franklin's most credible performance paddle to date. It will not win a spin shootout, but the balance and build quality are honest for the money.