Franklin C45 Series
Our take on the C45 Dynasty
The 16mm version of the C45 Dynasty is the current paddle of choice for Hayden Patriquin, while Anna Leigh Waters (who signed with Franklin in early 2026) has been experimenting with multiple shapes in the C45 line. The entire C45 series has gotten great reviews and been a popular choice among pros and high-level amateurs since it’s release.
We recently went back and re-tested it against some of the more recent releases and found that it still holds up as a great option in the modern paddle landscape.
You can find our complete breakdown of the different C45 shapes 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?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the C45 Dynasty?
C45 Dynasty vs C45 Dynasty
All Court
Franklin C45 Series
- 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
Who should buy the Franklin C45 Series?
It depends on the shape: Dynasty for aggressive players, Hybrid for pop and a lighter feel, Parris Todd for kitchen pop over baseline power, and Tempo for patient resetters.
What shapes are available in the Franklin C45 Series?
Four: the Hybrid (14mm only), the elongated Dynasty and widebody Tempo (14mm or 16mm), and the Parris Todd signature, which has a thinner core.
Is the Franklin C45 Series worth $229.99?
Yes. It's stayed a favorite among pros and high-level amateurs since release, and when we retested it against newer paddles it still held up.
Is the Franklin C45 Series USAP approved?
Yes, it's approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so it's legal in any sanctioned tournament.
What is the swing weight of the Franklin C45 Series?
117 for this elongated version, with a 5.9 twist weight. It depends on the shape, though, and the Hybrid, Parris Todd and Tempo all run noticeably lighter.
What are some Franklin C45 Series 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.