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Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm 16mm vs Gearbox GX2 Hyper 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm 16mm
Gearbox GX2 Hyper 16mm
Price
$229.99
$269.99
Swing Weight
101
109
Twist Weight
6.38
6.21
Weight
7.7 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.7 MPH
57.4 MPH
Pop
36.9 MPH
36.8 MPH
Spin
2157 RPM
2142 RPM
Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 3
No Gen
Balance
232mm
243mm

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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Gearbox GX2 Hyper 16mm

This paddle delivers 80th percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 79th percentile spin (2142 RPM) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (80th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (74th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Good spin generation at 2142 RPM (79th percentile)
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 109 is in the 19th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits

Cons

  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Power PlayersDoubles Specialists
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
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