Franklin C45 Hybrid pickleball paddle

Franklin

C45 Hybrid

All-Court · Hybrid · $229

Strong evidence
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Blended Score

Score breakdown

Scored on all 6 metrics — full data coverage.

Spin 1982.0 RPM
Power 54.8 MPH
Pop 35.3 MPH
Forgiveness 5.6 TW
Rating 1.62
Confidence 1.22

Best for

players who customize with weight | players who like light paddles and are willing to customize for power/stability

Strengths

customizable, high spin, good maneuverability | lightweight, poppy at net, interesting dwell despite stiffness, strong after weighting, spin/control potential | tunable, lightweight, versatile

Tradeoffs

small sweet spot, lacks stability without weight | limited stock plow-through/baseline power, benefits heavily from added weight, feel changes after break-in | overwhelming options, not the newest

Avoid if

you prefer stock paddles | players wanting stock plow-through or no-mods setup

Specs

Core14.0 mm
Weight7.55 oz
Swing106.0
Twist5.6
Grip4.13″
Year2025
ApprovalUSAP/UPA-A
ShapeHybrid

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