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Franklin

C45 Tempo 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.

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Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 3Firepower BalancedAll-Court

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
101
3rd percentile
Twist Weight
6.38
60th percentile
Weight
7.7 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.7 MPH
50th percentile
Pop
36.9 MPH
32nd percentile
Spin
2157 RPM
Very High
Balance
232mm
Grip Length
5"
Grip Size
4.3"
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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 Specialists

Light swing weight (101, bottom 3%) with 36.9 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen

Players with Arm Issues

Thick 16mm core absorbs vibration while light 7.7 oz weight reduces strain

Spin-Heavy Players

2157 RPM (81th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

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