Tempest Wave Pro-C
Paddletek · Hybrid
- Power
- 6 out of 10
- Control
- 9 out of 10
- Spin
- 7 out of 10
- Sweet spot
- 9 out of 10
Prince · $120
Prince Spectrum Pro
One of the biggest sweet spots ever made — and on clearance.
Discontinued. Prince no longer makes this paddle. You may still find it used or on clearance.
Our take
A gigantic usable sweet spot from an older design era. Still has one of the strongest 'forgiving face' reputations in older review circles. On clearance, which makes it a quiet bargain.
- Best forControl-first rec doubles players who want maximum sweet-spot forgiveness.
- The catchPower and modern spin are both limited against current raw-carbon options. This is a legacy product.
Scores
Out of 10.
How it plays
- PowerSneaky good
- 6 out of 10
- ControlCertified menace
- 9 out of 10
- SpinSneaky good
- 6 out of 10
- Sweet spotCertified menace
- 9 out of 10
For you
- Pop-up safetyGreat
- 8 out of 10
- Arm comfortGreat
- 8 out of 10
- Beginner-safeGreat
- 8 out of 10
- ValueGreat
- 8 out of 10
Scores synthesized from limited independent coverage as of mid-2026 — treat as directional. We keep refining them as real Noobs log court time.
Specs
- WidebodyBiggest sweet spot, least reach
- 7.7–8.3 ozeasy to swing, quick at the net
- 5" handleone-handed
- 14.3mm corein between
- Honeycomb coreThe usual build: crisp, and quieter when thick
- Fiberglass facemore power, a bit less spin
- $120typical price
- USA Pickleball approvedfine for tournaments
Good for
- BeginnerNew, or under 6 months
- ControlHit where you aim
- LightweightEasy to swing
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