Franklin C45 Dynasty 14mm Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$230
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
value
Value is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
14.0 mm
Weight
7.7 oz
Swing weight
114.0
Twist weight
6.2
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- valueValue is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
What people are saying
predictable placementputaway-readyshapeable shotsgrippy facedeal when discountedbalancedall-court
Touch & Control
- Players often call out forgiving on soft touch when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- Soft shots land with easy to place, and resets feel easy to place.
Power
- The common thread: strong on drives.
- Most feedback points to punchy without feeling wild.
Spin
- The face grip shows up as consistent bite on the ball on shaped shots.
- The first impression is easy to roll topspin.
Value
- For the money, people describe the performance as competitive for the feature set.
- The value proposition comes down to priced like a premium paddle.
Overall
- In real play, it shows up as comfortable for most players.
- The common thread: easy to adjust to.
Phrased for clarity.
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