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    11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 vs Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature)

    11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber with HexGrit surface face

    11SIX24

    Hurache-X Power 2

    $209

    8–8.3 oz · 16mm core · Elongated

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    Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) 7.5oz 14mm pickleball paddle

    Franklin Sports

    C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature)

    $229.99

    7.5–7.9 oz · 14mm core · Elongated

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature)

    11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 vs Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

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    Control-first vs. power-first

    The 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature)'s 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed.

    Side-by-side specs

    Spec11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature)
    Weight8–8.3 oz7.5–7.9 oz
    ShapeElongatedElongated
    Core thickness16mm14mm
    Core materialGen 4 Full Foam Floating CorePowerFlex polymer core
    Face materialCarbon fiber with HexGrit surfaceT700 carbon fiber with 45-degree peel-ply texture (double-thermoformed unibody frame)
    Handle length6"5.1"
    Price$209$229.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 is listed at 8–8.3 oz; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) at 7.5–7.9 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) is 0.5 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 has a 16mm core; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) has a 14mm core, so the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 measures 16.5" × 7.5"; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) measures 15.7" × 7.9". The 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 is 0.8" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 has a 6" handle; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) has a 5.1" handle, so the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 handle is 0.9" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 lists its face as Carbon fiber with HexGrit surface; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) lists T700 carbon fiber with 45-degree peel-ply texture. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 lists its core as Gen 4 Full Foam Floating Core; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) lists PowerFlex polymer core. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature)

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a quick, hands-first style. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 if…

    • you swing through the ball and want plow-through on drives
    • you prize control on resets and dinks

    Pick the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) if…

    • you want quicker hands in fast kitchen exchanges
    • you want a livelier face for put-aways
    • you spin a lot of rolls and topspin serves
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