About the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16mm
T700 carbon at 45 degrees for consistent grit across face. Double-thermoformed unibody.
Listed play style: all-court.
Where to buy: Franklin Sports direct.
Where to buy
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, T700 carbon fiber peel ply at 45-degree angle face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 2.7 / 10
- Hand speed
- 8.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 4.9 / 10
Bottom 22% of catalog on power
Top 17% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
At the catalog median on spin
The Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16mm in our database
Its handle length (5.1 in) is shorter than 95% of the 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | C45 Aurelius 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8 oz (midpoint of 7.6–8 oz) | lighter than 91% (3% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.1 in | shorter than 95% | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within Franklin | 7.8 oz | 6th heaviest | 12 paddles from Franklin Sports |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16MM”. Date added on the list: Mar 5, 2026.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Franklin C45 Aurelius” (model C45ALW16). Date added on the list: Mar 5, 2026.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
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