Franklin Red, White & Blue C45 Dynasty
Our take on the C45 Dynasty
All of the Franklin C45 Series paddles have been among the best-looking paddles on the market since the C45 line was released in 2025. Franklin continued that trend with the release of the USA-themed C45 Dynasty, which features a color scheme that is both subtle and eye-catching. The stars along the navy blue metallic edge guard are an especially nice touch.
Check out 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?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the C45 Dynasty?
C45 Dynasty vs C45 Dynasty
All Court
Franklin Red, White & Blue 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
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 Franklin Red, White & Blue C45 Dynasty?
It's a USA-themed colorway of the 16mm C45 Dynasty, with stars along a navy metallic edge guard. The look is subtle but eye-catching.
Is the Franklin Red, White & Blue C45 Dynasty a power paddle or a control paddle?
It leans power, with medium power and spin. The elongated Dynasty shape helps you generate more power and spin than the pop-focused C45 shapes.
What is the swing weight of the Franklin Red, White & Blue C45 Dynasty?
117, which is medium, with a 5.9 twist weight, the same as the standard Dynasty. Adding a little weight can boost power and stability.
Is the Franklin Red, White & Blue C45 Dynasty USAP approved?
Yes, it's approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so it's legal in any sanctioned tournament.
How thick is the Franklin Red, White & Blue C45 Dynasty?
16mm. It uses Franklin's Gen 3 PowerFlex core, whose added foam layers let it flex more on contact for extra power and a forgiving feel.
What are some Franklin Red, White & Blue C45 Dynasty 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.