Franklin C45 Hybrid with 8.5 grams tungsten and 9 gram Flick weight 14mm Review
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.
Price: $229. Swing weight: 113. Twist weight: 6.92. Weight: 8.6 oz. Power: 57.4 MPH. Spin: 2204 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Carbon.
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 1987)
- 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 Players: 57.4 MPH drive speed (80th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2204 RPM (88th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
Pro Players
- Ben Johns (signature line)
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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.
Hybrid14mm coreCarbonGen 3Firepower Control+All-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
113
5th percentile
Twist Weight
6.92
7th percentile
Weight
8.6 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
57.4 MPH
20th percentile
Pop
37.9 MPH
17th percentile
Spin
2204 RPM
High
Balance
228mm
Grip Length
5.75"
Grip Size
4.125"
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 1987)
- +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 Players
57.4 MPH drive speed (80th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Spin-Heavy Players
2204 RPM (88th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
Pro Players
Ben Johns
signature line
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