Franklin C45 Hybrid 14mm
$229.99
About the Franklin C45 Hybrid 14mm
C45 Hybrid blends an elongated top with a traditional lower face for a wide sweet spot. 14mm PowerFlex core with dual foam perimeter, T700 carbon face at a 45-degree angle.
Listed play style: balanced.
Where to buy: Franklin direct, Amazon, and authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $229.99 | Check Amazon | Buy on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
14mm core, T700 carbon fiber, 45-degree peel-ply texture (double-thermoformed unibody) face. Hybrid shape that splits the difference between reach and stability. Best for players looking for a do-it-all paddle without a sharp learning…
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 2.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.4 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.3 / 10
- Touch
- 3.0 / 10
- Spin
- 6.4 / 10
Bottom 16% of catalog on power
Top 10% of catalog on hand speed
At the catalog median on forgiveness
Below the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Franklin C45 Hybrid 14mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | C45 Hybrid 14mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.75 oz (midpoint of 7.6–7.9 oz) | lighter than 91% | 11 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Length | 16.3 in | longer than 56% (44% same) | 9 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Handle length | 5.7 in | longer than 73% | 11 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Weight within Franklin | 7.75 oz | 4th lightest (tied) | 12 paddles from Franklin |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Franklin Sports C45 14MM”. Date added on the list: Dec 30, 2024.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Franklin C45 Hybrid” (model 59220). Date added on the list: Sep 11, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
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