Franklin C45 Series
Our take on the Franklin C45 Series
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.
- Price
- $229.99
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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.