Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm
$229.99
About the Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm
14mm PowerFlex core, T700 raw carbon face.
Listed play style: control.
Where to buy: Franklin direct and authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | $229.99 | In stock | Buy on Franklin (opens in a new tab) |
| Pickleball Central | $229.99 | Check retailer | Buy on Pickleball Central (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
14mm core, T700 raw carbon fiber, 45-degree peel-ply texture (double-thermoformed unibody) 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
- 1.1 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.8 / 10
- Touch
- 3.0 / 10
- Spin
- 9.8 / 10
Bottom 3% of catalog on power
Top 6% of catalog on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
Below the catalog median on touch
Top 5% of catalog on spin
The Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm in our database
Its length (15.7 in) is shorter than 95% of the 81 other 14–15 mm paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | C45 Tempo 14mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.7 oz (midpoint of 7.5–7.9 oz) | lighter than all | 7 other 14–15 mm standard paddles |
| Length | 15.7 in | shorter than 95% (1% same) | 81 other 14–15 mm paddles |
| Handle length | 5.1 in | shorter than 86% (1% same) | 81 other 14–15 mm paddles |
| Weight within Franklin | 7.7 oz | 2nd lightest (tied) | 12 paddles from Franklin |
Too few paddles like it for a fair comparison (7 standard paddles at 14–15 mm), so it is compared with all 14–15 mm paddles.
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Franklin Sports C45 Tempo 14MM”. Date added on the list: Apr 17, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Franklin C45 Tempo 14MM” (model 59236). Date added on the list: Aug 26, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature): same listed weight, same core, elongated shape, similar listed price
Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ 14mm: 0.3 oz heavier, same core, same shape, 0.3 in longer, $30 cheaper
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2: 0.4 oz heavier, same core, same shape, 0.3 in longer, $30 cheaper
RPM Pickleball Q2 14mm Widebody: same listed weight, same core, widebody shape, 0.3 in longer, $20 more