Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) vs ProXR Jolt 13mm
ProXR
Jolt 13mm
$179.99
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Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Close call — here's the tiebreaker
ProXR Jolt 13mm carries more plow-through on drives, while Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) is easier on the arm and quicker at the kitchen.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) | ProXR Jolt 13mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.5–7.9 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 14mm | 13mm |
| Core material | PowerFlex polymer core | Gen 3 Thermoformed Dual-Foam polymer |
| Face material | T700 carbon fiber with 45-degree peel-ply texture (double-thermoformed unibody frame) | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.1" | 6" |
| Price | $229.99 | $179.99 |
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Core material
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What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) is listed at 7.5–7.9 oz; ProXR Jolt 13mm at 7.9–8.3 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) is 0.4 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) has a 14mm core; ProXR Jolt 13mm has a 13mm core, so the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) core is 1mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) measures 15.7" × 7.9"; ProXR Jolt 13mm measures 16.5" × 7.5". The ProXR Jolt 13mm is 0.8" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) has a 5.1" handle; ProXR Jolt 13mm has a 6" handle, so the ProXR Jolt 13mm handle is 0.9" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) lists its face as T700 carbon fiber with 45-degree peel-ply texture; ProXR Jolt 13mm lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) lists its core as PowerFlex polymer core; ProXR Jolt 13mm lists Gen 3 Thermoformed Dual-Foam polymer. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature)
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a quick, hands-first style. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.
ProXR Jolt 13mm
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: power
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) if…
- ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
- ✓you spin a lot of rolls and topspin serves
Pick the ProXR Jolt 13mm if…
- ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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