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Franklin Pickleball Paddles

Franklin has built sporting goods since 1946, and its X-40 is the ball most players have already used. The paddle line runs from the premium C45 thermoformed spin series, including Anna Leigh Waters’ signature Aurelius, down through the mid-price FS Tour builds to the value Signature composites under $100.

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Where Franklin fits. Franklin is a value-and-performance brand rather than a boutique. The C45 line is its serious tier: a double thermoformed T700 carbon face cut at 45 degrees for spin, priced around $230, with Anna Leigh Waters, Hayden Patriquin, and Parris Todd signature editions alongside the standard Dynasty and Hybrid. The FS Tour Dynasty and Tempo sit in the low $100s, and the Signature composites are the entry point near $70. Most models lean balanced rather than extreme, which makes Franklin an easy brand to buy into at any level. Below are four standouts, then every current model.

The standouts

The flagship Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius, the standard C45 Dynasty, the value-carbon FS Tour Dynasty, and the entry Signature composite.

Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius 16mm Carbon Fiber

carbon
$229.99
The tour flagship, the world number one’s signature paddle.
Feels likeA thermoformed T700 carbon face and 16mm core give a controlled, connected hit with heavy spin on tap.
Best forPlayers who want a proven pro paddle built around spin and control.
Think twiceThe 3.9 inch grip runs thin, so add an overgrip if you like a fuller handle.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16mmShape StandardHandle 5.1 in
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C45° Dynasty Carbon Fiber

carbon
$229.99
The standard C45, elongated and all-court.
Feels likeThe same 45 degree carbon spin face in a longer body, with a bit more reach and pop.
Best forPlayers who want the C45 spin build without a signature graphic.
Think twicePrefer a more compact, control feel? The Aurelius runs shorter and thicker.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 14mmShape ElongatedHandle 5.6 in
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FS Tour Dynasty 14mm Carbon Fiber

carbon
$119.99
The value carbon pick, about half the flagship price.
Feels likeA carbon face and 14mm core in an elongated frame, lively and easy to swing.
Best forPlayers who want a real carbon paddle in the low $100s.
Think twiceIt gives up the C45’s thermoformed spin texture and premium build.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 14mmShape ElongatedHandle 5.6 in
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Signature 16mm Composite

composite
$69.99
The entry paddle, a composite under $70.
Feels likeA fiberglass composite face adds easy pop in a forgiving 16mm build with a large grip.
Best forBeginners and budget buyers who want a playable, no-fuss paddle.
Think twiceStep up to the FS Tour or C45 once you want carbon and more spin.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16mmShape ElongatedHandle 5.6 in
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Every Franklin paddle

All 13 current models we cover, carried by JustPaddles. Green pips read touch, forgiveness and reach; orange reads power. Ratings are derived from published specs, so treat them as a guide, not a lab measurement. Filter by style.

PaddleStyleCoreShapeTouchPowerForgiveReachPrice
Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius 16mm Carbon FiberControl16mmStandard$229.99View →
C45° Dynasty Carbon FiberAll-court14mmElongated$229.99View →
FS Tour Dynasty 14mm Carbon FiberAll-court14mmElongated$119.99View →
Signature 16mm CompositeAll-court16mmElongated$69.99View →
Signature 13mm CompositeAll-court13mmElongated$69.99View →
FS Tour Tempo 14mm Carbon FiberAll-court14mmWidebody$99.99View →
FS Tour Tempo 16mm Carbon FiberAll-court16mmWidebody$119.99View →
C45° Hybrid Carbon FiberAll-court14mmHybrid$229.99View →
Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius 14mm Carbon FiberAll-court14mmStandard$229.99View →
Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius 12.7mm Carbon FiberPower12.7mmStandard$229.99View →
C45° Hayden Patriquin 16mm Carbon FiberControl16mmElongated$229.99View →
C45° Hayden Patriquin 14mm Carbon FiberAll-court14mmElongated$229.99View →
C45° Parris Todd Edition Carbon FiberPower13.25mmHybrid$229.99View →
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