Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm Pickleball Paddle
Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm Pickleball Paddle is known for calm touch and stable feel (14.0 mm · 7.7 oz).
Best for
Touch & controlForgiving feel
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$230
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
It’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
Strength
feel
Feedback trends positive on this theme lately.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
14.0 mm
Weight
7.7 oz
Swing weight
98.0
Twist weight
6.6
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerIt’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
- feelFeedback trends positive on this theme lately.
- popFeedback trends positive on this theme lately.
What people are saying
predictable placementputaway-readyshapeable shotsgrippy facestable headsteady on mishitsnot buzzysmooth impact
Touch & Control
- It tends to feel forgiving on soft touch, especially in hands battles at the net.
- Players often call out easy to place when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Power
- In real play, it shows up as strong on drives.
- The common thread: punchy without feeling wild.
Spin
- Rolls and cuts are described as consistent bite on the ball.
- The face grip shows up as easy to roll topspin on shaped shots.
Stability
- Most feedback points to trustworthy under pressure.
- It tends to feel less twisty on mishits, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
Feel
- The first impression is smooth through impact.
- In real play, it shows up as plush without being mushy.
Value
- Players often call out competitive for the feature set when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
- For the money, people describe the performance as priced like a premium paddle.
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