ProductPickleball
Franklin C45
Franklin C45 is a strong pick that’s easy to compare on specs and price.
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At a glance
Strength
power
It’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
Strength
spin
Spin is a recurring theme—players mention confident shaping and heavy topspin.
Our grade
Strong
Reliable all-court
Weight
7.7 oz
Swing weight
104.0
Twist weight
5.6
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerIt’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
- spinSpin is a recurring theme—players mention confident shaping and heavy topspin.
- popFeedback trends positive on this theme lately.
What people are saying
strong drivesgrippy faceheavy topspinplayableeasy to trust
Power
- Putaways come easier than expected—lively when you step in.
- Drives get heavy without needing a huge swing: easy to generate pace.
Spin
- Most feedback points to confident on angles.
- It tends to feel grippy with heavy shape, especially in hands battles at the net.
Overall
- Players often call out predictable in play when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
- The first impression is balanced overall.
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