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Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm vs Six Zero Ruby 14mm
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Specs Comparison
Spec
Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm
Six Zero Ruby 14mm
Price
$229
$250
Swing Weight
113
115
Twist Weight
6.92
6.54
Weight
8.6 oz
8.2 oz
Core
14mm
15mm
Power
57.4 MPH
56.7 MPH
Pop
37.9 MPH
36.6 MPH
Spin
2204 RPM
2124 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 3
Gen 2
Balance
228mm
237.5mm
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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Six Zero Ruby 14mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.7 MPH power, 76th percentile spin (2124 RPM) — an all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (68th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Good spin generation at 2124 RPM (76th percentile)
Cons
Best For
Tennis Converts
Creator code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
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