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Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm vs Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 14.3mm
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Spec
Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm
Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 14.3mm
Price
$229
$199.99
Swing Weight
113
115
Twist Weight
6.92
6.72
Weight
8.6 oz
7.9 oz
Core
14mm
14.3mm
Power
57.4 MPH
—
Pop
37.9 MPH
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Spin
2204 RPM
2078 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 3
Gen 1
Balance
228mm
242mm
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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Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 14.3mm
A well-rounded paddle with balanced characteristics across all specs.
Pros
Cons
Best For
Tennis Converts
Creator code: PBSTUDIO — 10% off
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