Franklin C45 Dynasty – Hayden Patriquin signature paddle
Our take on the C45 Dynasty
The Franklin C45 Dynasty is a great fit for players who play a more aggressive and offensive game. Patriquin uses the 16mm version, and his signature colorway features a light-blue metallic edge guard that makes this one of the best looking paddles on the market.
Find our full review of the Franklin C45 Series here.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $229.99
Is the C45 Dynasty worth $229.99?
Who should buy the C45 Dynasty?
How does the C45 Dynasty play?
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C45 Dynasty vs C45 Dynasty
All Court
Franklin C45 Dynasty – Hayden Patriquin signature paddle
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
Additional details
- Brand
- Franklin
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 7.8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 117
- Twist Weight
- 5.9
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
All Court
Franklin C45 Dynasty
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
Additional details
- Brand
- Franklin
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 7.8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 117
- Twist Weight
- 5.9
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
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Questions people ask about the C45 Dynasty
What is the Hayden Patriquin Franklin C45 Dynasty?
It's Hayden Patriquin's signature colorway of the 16mm C45 Dynasty, with a light-blue metallic edge guard that makes it one of the best-looking paddles around.
Who should buy the Hayden Patriquin Franklin C45 Dynasty?
Players who want an aggressive, offensive game. The Dynasty is also a great option for singles players.
What is the swing weight of the Hayden Patriquin Franklin C45 Dynasty?
117, which is medium, with a 5.9 twist weight, matching the standard Dynasty. The C45 shapes benefit from a little added weight for power and stability.
Is the Hayden Patriquin Franklin C45 Dynasty USAP approved?
Yes, it's approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so it's legal in any sanctioned tournament.
Is the Hayden Patriquin Franklin C45 Dynasty a power paddle or a control paddle?
It leans power, with medium power and spin. The elongated shape generates more than the pop-focused C45 shapes, and the PowerFlex core adds foam for a forgiving feel.
What are some Franklin C45 Dynasty – Hayden Patriquin signature paddle alternatives?
Adidas AdiPower Pro
RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody
Honolulu J2NF
How We Tested
Our paddle reviewers (all 5.0+ players) work with other high-level players in their area to test paddles on a variety of shots. This testing involves several hours of drills and games in an effort to determine how the paddle impacts performance in real-world scenarios.
We use the Life Time LT Pro 48 pickleball for our testing.