C45 Tempo 14mm

The Tempo 14mm is one of the lightest paddles in the C45 line and the swing weight is well below the median. Out of the box it's twitchy — fast in hand to the point where serve timing felt inconsistent and block attempts floated. Add weight at the corners and it transforms: contact tightens up, the sweet spot opens, and the paddle stops feeling hollow. As a stock build, it's not playable. As a tuning platform, there's real potential. If you don't customize, look at the Dynasty 14mm instead.