Franklin

Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin Signature

An elongated C45 platform built for reach, two-handed leverage, spin, and explosive transition attacks.

It fits athletic pressure players who use movement to arrive early and want the paddle to turn that time advantage into pace and angles.

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

Type	Power
Shape	elongated
Core	PowerFlex polymer core, 14mm / 16mm
Face	T700 carbon applied at 45 degrees
Reference price	$229.99
Price note	Official Franklin product page; verify thickness and stock
Level	3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
Traits	Reach, Power, Spin, speed
Used by / line	Hayden Patriquin · Hayden Patriquin 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 Hayden Patriquin Signature plays

The Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin Signature is a power-first paddle. On our 0–10 comparison scale its strongest traits are power and spin. Its elongated shape adds reach and leverage for power and spin, but the sweet spot sits higher and rewards consistent contact. 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 Hayden Patriquin · Hayden Patriquin signature C45 line.