Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm vs ProDrive Encounter 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.2 MPH (76th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (74th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Good spin generation at 2083 RPM (65th percentile)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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ProDrive Encounter 16mm
This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (58 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 87th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Lower pop at 35.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.47 (bottom 7%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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