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Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm vs Selkirk SLK ERA Widebody 16mm
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Specs Comparison
Spec
Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm
Selkirk SLK ERA Widebody 16mm
Price
$229
$200
Swing Weight
113
112
Twist Weight
6.92
7.05
Weight
8.6 oz
8.1 oz
Core
14mm
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Power
57.4 MPH
57.6 MPH
Pop
37.9 MPH
37.3 MPH
Spin
2204 RPM
2203 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 3
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Balance
228mm
237mm
Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm
This paddle delivers 80th percentile power (57.4 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, 88th percentile spin (2204 RPM) — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (80th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.9 MPH — top 6% 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 84th 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 3%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
Code: PBEFFECT
Selkirk SLK ERA Widebody 16mm
This paddle delivers 83th percentile power (57.6 MPH), 87th percentile spin (2203 RPM), rock-solid stability (88th percentile) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.6 MPH (83th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.3 MPH — top 10% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2203 RPM — 87th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Exceptional stability — 7.05 twist weight is 88th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
Cons
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
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