Franklin

Franklin C45 Carbon Fiber Series

Mainstream carbon series with multiple variants and broad availability.

Good for comparing thickness and shape options from a large sporting-goods brand; check exact variant before buying.

Illustrated product card for Franklin C45 Carbon Fiber Series — illustration — Stylised paddle illustration

Type	All-court
Shape	hybrid / elongated options
Core	PowerFlex polymer, 12.7/14/16mm variants
Face	Carbon fiber / thermoformed unibody series
Reference price	$179.99
Price note	Official Franklin C45 series price varies by model/variant
Level	3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
Traits	Balance, Spin, Value
Used by / line	Franklin pro line / Anna Leigh Waters signature variants

Official product page

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Play profile

Power8.0

Control8.1

Spin8.3

Forgiveness8.0

Hand speed8.0

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

How the C45 Carbon Fiber Series plays

The Franklin C45 Carbon Fiber Series is a balanced all-court paddle. On our 0–10 comparison scale its strongest traits are spin and control. 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 3.0–4.5 players, and it is forgiving enough for improvers still grooving their swing. It is not the very fastest paddle in hand at the net. It sits in the mid price tier — confirm the current price at the source before buying. It is part of the Franklin pro line / Anna Leigh Waters signature variants.