Franklin

Franklin C45 Aurelius Anna Leigh Waters

A compact, fast C45 shape that supports aggressive counters, early speed-ups, spin, and precise direction changes without the swing weight of a long paddle.

The thinner builds emphasize speed and pop; thicker builds add control and stability for players who want the same shape with more braking power.

Illustrated product card for Franklin C45 Aurelius — illustration — Stylised paddle illustration

Type	All-court
Shape	traditional / wide
Core	PowerFlex polymer core, 12.7mm / 14mm / 16mm
Face	T700 carbon applied at 45 degrees
Reference price	$229.99
Price note	Official Franklin product page; verify chosen thickness and approval
Level	3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
Traits	speed, Spin, Power, Control
Used by / line	Anna Leigh Waters · Anna Leigh Waters official shape and signature C45 line

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Play profile

Overall is the simple average of the five core categories.

Scores are editorial comparison notes based on product positioning and common review signals; they are not lab measurements.

How the C45 Aurelius Anna Leigh Waters plays

The Franklin C45 Aurelius Anna Leigh Waters is a balanced all-court paddle. On our 0–10 comparison scale its strongest traits are hand speed and spin. Its widebody shape gives a large, forgiving sweet spot that is easy to control. It comes in both 14 mm and 16 mm, so you can pick pop or control.

It is aimed at 3.5–5.0 players. The smaller sweet spot rewards clean contact. It sits in the premium price tier — confirm the current price at the source before buying. It is part of the Anna Leigh Waters · Anna Leigh Waters official shape and signature C45 line.