Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm 14mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Price: $229.99. Swing weight: 100. Twist weight: 6.41. Weight: 7.8 oz. Power: 56.8 MPH. Spin: 2115 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
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: Light swing weight (100, bottom 2%) with 37.2 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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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.
$229.99
Find Your MatchWide body14mm coreCarbonGen 3Firepower BalancedAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
100
3th percentile
Twist Weight
6.41
49th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
56.8 MPH
59th percentile
Pop
37.2 MPH
39th percentile
Spin
2115 RPM
Very High
Balance
231mm
Grip Length
5"
Grip Size
4.3"
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
Light swing weight (100, bottom 2%) with 37.2 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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