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Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm 14mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm 14mm
Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm 16mm
Price
$229.99
$229.99
Swing Weight
100
101
Twist Weight
6.41
6.38
Weight
7.8 oz
7.7 oz
Core
14mm
16mm
Power
56.8 MPH
56.7 MPH
Pop
37.2 MPH
36.9 MPH
Spin
2115 RPM
2157 RPM
Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 3
Gen 3
Balance
231mm
232mm

Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm 14mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel — a all-court option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Good spin generation at 2115 RPM (74th percentile)
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 100 is in the bottom 2% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback

Cons

  • −Very light swing weight of 100 (bottom 2%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles

Best For

Doubles Specialists
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Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 81th percentile spin (2157 RPM) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.9 MPH (77th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Good spin generation at 2157 RPM (81th percentile)
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 101 is in the bottom 3% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Very light swing weight of 101 (bottom 3%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Doubles SpecialistsPlayers with Arm IssuesSpin-Heavy Players
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% off
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