Franklin C45 14mm Review
This paddle delivers crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a hybrid shape.
Price: $229.99. Swing weight: 104. Twist weight: 5.42. Weight: 7.8 oz. Core: 14mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Quick hands — swing weight of 104 is in the bottom 6% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- Low stability — twist weight of 5.42 (bottom 5%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- Very light swing weight of 104 (bottom 6%) sacrifices power and plow-through
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Franklin
C45 14mm
This paddle delivers crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a hybrid shape.
$229.99
Find Your MatchHybrid14mm coreCarbon
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
104
Twist Weight
5.42
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Balance
236mm
Grip Length
5.7"
Grip Size
4.3"
Pros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 104 is in the bottom 6% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.42 (bottom 5%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Very light swing weight of 104 (bottom 6%) sacrifices power and plow-through
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