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Franklin
C45 Hybrid 14mm
Hybrid14mmGen-3Thermoformed
The Franklin C45 Hybrid 14mm is a 14 mm hybrid pickleball paddle with a thermoformed, T700 Carbon Fiber face. It generates well above-average spin (72th percentile) with low power and above-average pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, but low twist weight, so off-center hits lose more pace. Overall it's a versatile all-court profile.
$229.00
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Performance
Spin2204 rpm(72)
Power (serve mph)58.5(27)
Pop (volley mph)38.2(63)
Swing weight103.5(4)
Twist weight5.4(5)
Balance point23.5 cm(19)
Weight setup — lead-tape customizer
Add lead tape below, or pick a recommended setup. Estimates update live.
12 o'clock (tip)
Most swing weight & power; head-heavy
3 & 9 o'clock
Stability / twist weight (forgiveness on off-center hits)
Throat (6 o'clock)
Adds mass with little balance change; cleaner feel
Handle / butt
Counterweight — quicker hands, lower swing weight
Lead added0.0 g
Static weight7.5 → 7.5 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight103.5 → 103.5 ±0
Twist weight5.42 → 5.42 ±0
Balance point23.5 → 23.5 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight103.5(4)
Twist weight5.4(5)
Balance point23.5 cm(19)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core thickness
- 14 mm
- Build
- Gen-3
- Process
- Thermoformed
- Surface texture
- Peel Ply-Coarse
- Surface layup
- T700 Carbon Fiber
- Core type
- Honeycomb polypropylene + foam
- Length
- 16.30 in
- Width
- 7.60 in
- Handle length
- 5.75 in
- Static weight
- 7.5 oz
- Swing weight
- 103.5
- Twist weight
- 5.42
- Balance point
- 23.5 cm
- Spin
- 2,204 rpm (Good)
- Firepower
- 55/100
- Grip size
- —
- Year released
- —
- Certification
- Dual certified - USAP and UPA-A
- Warranty
- 1 year