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Franklin
C45 Tempo 16mm
Widebody16mmGen-3Thermoformed
The Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm is a 16 mm widebody pickleball paddle with a thermoformed, T700 Carbon Fiber face. It generates above-average spin (59th percentile) with below-average power and above-average pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, with around-average twist weight and forgiveness. Overall it's a versatile all-court profile.
$229.99
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Performance
Spin2157 rpm(59)
Power (serve mph)58.9(36)
Pop (volley mph)38.1(60)
Swing weight102.9(3)
Twist weight6.4(51)
Balance point23.2 cm(9)
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 weight7.7 → 7.7 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight102.9 → 102.9 ±0
Twist weight6.39 → 6.39 ±0
Balance point23.2 → 23.2 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight102.9(3)
Twist weight6.4(51)
Balance point23.2 cm(9)
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
- Thermoformed
- Surface texture
- Peel Ply-Coarse
- Surface layup
- T700 Carbon Fiber
- Core type
- Honeycomb polypropylene + foam
- Length
- 15.83 in
- Width
- 7.83 in
- Handle length
- 5.00 in
- Static weight
- 7.7 oz
- Swing weight
- 102.9
- Twist weight
- 6.39
- Balance point
- 23.2 cm
- Spin
- 2,157 rpm (Good)
- Firepower
- 57/100
- Grip size
- —
- Year released
- —
- Certification
- Dual certified - USAP and UPA-A
- Warranty
- 1 year