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Franklin
C45 Tempo 16
The Franklin C45 Tempo 16 is a 16 mm widebody pickleball paddle with a Carbon face. It generates above-average spin (62th percentile) with average power and low pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, plus above-average twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness. Overall it's a control-oriented profile that trades raw power for touch and placement.
$229.99
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Performance
Spin2037 rpm(62)
Power (serve mph)55.9(46)
Pop (volley mph)35.8(28)
Swing weight105.0(5)
Twist weight6.5(60)
Balance point24.3 cm(80)
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Full specs
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen 3
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
- Carbon
- Core type
- —
- Length
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- Width
- —
- Handle length
- 5.00 in
- Static weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing weight
- 105.0
- Twist weight
- 6.53
- Balance point
- 24.3 cm
- Spin
- 2,037 rpm (High)
- Firepower
- 45/100
- Grip size
- 4.30 in
- Year released
- 2025
- Certification
- USAP/UPA-A
- Warranty
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