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Franklin
C45 Hybrid
Hybrid14mmGen 3
The Franklin C45 Hybrid is a 14 mm hybrid pickleball paddle. It generates below-average spin (38th percentile) with low power and 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 control-oriented profile that trades raw power for touch and placement.
$229.99
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Performance
Spin1982 rpm(38)
Power (serve mph)54.8(20)
Pop (volley mph)35.3(17)
Swing weight106.0(6)
Twist weight5.6(7)
Balance point23.7 cm(35)
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 weight106.0 → 106.0 ±0
Twist weight5.60 → 5.60 ±0
Balance point23.7 → 23.7 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight106.0(6)
Twist weight5.6(7)
Balance point23.7 cm(35)
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
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
- —
- Length
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- Width
- —
- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 7.5 oz
- Swing weight
- 106.0
- Twist weight
- 5.60
- Balance point
- 23.7 cm
- Spin
- 1,982 rpm (High)
- Firepower
- 34/100
- Grip size
- 4.13 in
- Year released
- 2025
- Certification
- USAP/UPA-A
- Warranty
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