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Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm 14mm vs ProKennex Black Ace 14

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm 14mm
ProKennex Black Ace 14
Price
$229.99
$279
Swing Weight
100
102
Twist Weight
6.41
6.57
Weight
7.8 oz
7.8 oz
Core
14mm
14mm
Power
56.8 MPH
54.9 MPH
Pop
37.2 MPH
37.1 MPH
Spin
2115 RPM
2042 RPM
Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 3
Gen 1.5/Edgeless
Balance
231mm
224mm

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
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% off
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ProKennex Black Ace 14

This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.9 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel — a all-court option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 102 is in the bottom 4% (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
  • +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 54.9 MPH (13th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Very light swing weight of 102 (bottom 4%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Premium price at $279 — more expensive than 86% of paddles (avg $197)

Best For

Doubles Specialists
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBEFFECT
Full details

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