Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) vs ProXR Zane Navratil Signature 14mm
ProXR
Zane Navratil Signature 14mm
$189.99
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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
These two are closely matched on paper. Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) and ProXR Zane Navratil Signature 14mm differ mostly in small spec details — pick on feel.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) | ProXR Zane Navratil Signature 14mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.5–7.9 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 14mm | 14mm |
| Core material | PowerFlex polymer core | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face material | T700 carbon fiber with 45-degree peel-ply texture (double-thermoformed unibody frame) | Toray T700 ultra raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.1" | 6" |
| Price | $229.99 | $189.99 |
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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 Zane Navratil Signature 14mm at 7.8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) is 0.3 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Length and width. Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) measures 15.7" × 7.9"; ProXR Zane Navratil Signature 14mm measures 16.5" × 7.5". The ProXR Zane Navratil Signature 14mm 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 Zane Navratil Signature 14mm has a 6" handle, so the ProXR Zane Navratil Signature 14mm 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 Zane Navratil Signature 14mm lists Toray T700 ultra 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 Zane Navratil Signature 14mm lists Polypropylene honeycomb. 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 Zane Navratil Signature 14mm
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: power, spin
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 Zane Navratil Signature 14mm if…
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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