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Franklin
C45 Tempo 16
Widebody16mmGen 3
The Franklin C45 Tempo 16 is a 16 mm widebody pickleball paddle. It generates well above-average spin (69th 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(69)
Power (serve mph)55.9(49)
Pop (volley mph)35.8(32)
Swing weight105.0(5)
Twist weight6.5(59)
Balance point24.3 cm(79)
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 weight7.9 → 7.9 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight105.0 → 105.0 ±0
Twist weight6.53 → 6.53 ±0
Balance point24.3 → 24.3 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight105.0(5)
Twist weight6.5(59)
Balance point24.3 cm(79)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core thickness
- 16 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
- 5.00 in
- Static weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing weight
- 105.0
- Twist weight
- 6.53
- Balance point
- 24.3 cm
- Spin
- 2,037 rpm (Very High)
- Firepower
- 52/100
- Grip size
- 4.30 in
- Year released
- 2025
- Certification
- USAP/UPA-A
- Warranty
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