Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm 16mm Review
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.
Price: $229.99. Swing weight: 101. Twist weight: 6.38. Weight: 7.7 oz. Power: 56.7 MPH. Spin: 2157 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
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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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.
$229.99
Find Your MatchWide body16mm coreCarbonGen 3Firepower BalancedAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
101
3th percentile
Twist Weight
6.38
60th percentile
Weight
7.7 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.7 MPH
50th percentile
Pop
36.9 MPH
32th percentile
Spin
2157 RPM
Very High
Balance
232mm
Grip Length
5"
Grip Size
4.3"
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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