Franklin C45 Parris Todd 13.25mm
$229.99
About the Franklin C45 Parris Todd 13.25mm
Parris Todd signature paddle in the C45 line.
Listed play style: power, spin.
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
13.25mm core, T700 carbon fiber, 45-degree peel-ply texture (double-thermoformed unibody) face. Pop on demand without giving up the soft game. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.
- 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
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 2.0 / 10
- Spin
- 6.4 / 10
Bottom 16% of catalog on power
Top 10% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
Bottom 13% of catalog on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Franklin C45 Parris Todd 13.25mm in our database
Its length (16.3 in) is shorter than 94% of the 16 other 13 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | C45 Parris Todd 13.25mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.75 oz (midpoint of 7.6–7.9 oz) | lighter than 88% (6% same) | 16 other 13 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.3 in | shorter than 94% | 16 other 13 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.7 in | longer than 80% | 15 other 13 mm elongated 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 Parris Todd 13.25MM”. Date added on the list: Jul 1, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Franklin C45 Parris Todd Signature” (model 59246C1). Date added on the list: Sep 9, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
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