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11SIX24 Vapor Alpha Pro Power 16mm vs Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm
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Specs Comparison
Spec
11SIX24 Vapor Alpha Pro Power 16mm
Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm
Price
$199
$229
Swing Weight
113
113
Twist Weight
6.75
6.92
Weight
8 oz
8.6 oz
Core
—
14mm
Power
58.2 MPH
57.4 MPH
Pop
36.6 MPH
37.9 MPH
Spin
2198 RPM
2204 RPM
Shape
—
Hybrid
Face
Composite
Carbon
Build
—
Gen 3
Balance
237mm
228mm
11SIX24 Vapor Alpha Pro Power 16mm
This paddle delivers top 9% power (58.2 MPH), 87th percentile spin (2198 RPM) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.2 MPH puts it in the top 9% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (68th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2198 RPM — 87th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
Cons
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
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Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm
This paddle delivers 81st percentile power (57.4 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, 88th percentile spin (2204 RPM) — an all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (81st percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.9 MPH — top 5% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2204 RPM — 88th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Exceptional stability — 6.92 twist weight is 85th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −On the heavy side at 8.6 oz (top 2%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
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