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Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm vs Tecnifibre TF Select 15mm
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Specs Comparison
Spec
Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm
Tecnifibre TF Select 15mm
Price
$229
$219
Swing Weight
113
117
Twist Weight
6.92
6.73
Weight
8.6 oz
8.2 oz
Core
14mm
15mm
Power
57.4 MPH
57.1 MPH
Pop
37.9 MPH
36.5 MPH
Spin
2204 RPM
2144 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 3
Gen 2
Balance
228mm
239mm
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
Tecnifibre TF Select 15mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, 79th percentile spin (2144 RPM) — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Good spin generation at 2144 RPM (79th percentile)
Cons
Best For
Tennis Converts
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