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Franklin C45 Dynasty 14mm vs Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 14.3mm
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Specs Comparison
Spec
Franklin C45 Dynasty 14mm
Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 14.3mm
Price
$229.99
$250
Swing Weight
118
115
Twist Weight
5.87
6.72
Weight
7.9 oz
7.9 oz
Core
14mm
14.3mm
Power
57.5 MPH
—
Pop
37.1 MPH
—
Spin
2115 RPM
2078 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Hybrid
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 3
Gen 1
Balance
244mm
242mm
Franklin C45 Dynasty 14mm
This paddle delivers 82th percentile power (57.5 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.5 MPH (82th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Good spin generation at 2115 RPM (74th percentile)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
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Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 14.3mm
A well-rounded paddle with balanced characteristics across all specs.
Pros
Cons
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