Franklin C45 Tempo
Our take on the C45 Tempo
This is a great paddle for players who prefer to play a patient style and rely on resets and moving dinks around to win points. We felt like we would rarely miss a third-shot drop or reset in the transition zone with this paddle, but it still provided good pop in hands battles and enough putaway power to end a point when there was a good opportunity.
You can find our complete breakdown of the different C45 shapes here.
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $229.99
Is the C45 Tempo worth $229.99?
Who should buy the C45 Tempo?
How does the C45 Tempo play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the C45 Tempo?
C45 Tempo vs Aurelius ALW
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Franklin C45 Tempo
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
Additional details
- Brand
- Franklin
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 105
- Twist Weight
- 6.5
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
All Court
Franklin C45 Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
Additional details
- Brand
- Franklin
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 7.6 oz
- Swing Weight
- 99
- Twist Weight
- 6.2
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
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Questions people ask about the C45 Tempo
Who should buy the Franklin C45 Tempo?
Patient players who like to reset and move dinks around. Drops and resets are very reliable, and you still get good pop in hands battles and enough putaway power.
Is the Franklin C45 Tempo a power paddle or a control paddle?
It leans control. We think the 16mm is one of the best control paddles we've played, and the slightly slower ball lets you hit heavy topspin rolls with confidence.
What is the swing weight of the Franklin C45 Tempo?
105, which is very low, with a 6.5 twist weight. That leaves a lot of room to customize it with added weight.
What shape is the Franklin C45 Tempo?
It's a widebody, the widest and shortest C45 at 8 inches wide and 15.9 inches long, with a short 5-inch handle and a 16mm core.
Is the Franklin C45 Tempo USAP approved?
Yes, it's approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so it's legal in any sanctioned tournament.
What are some Franklin C45 Tempo alternatives?
Franklin C45 Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius
RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody
Franklin C45 Dynasty – Will Howells signature
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.