Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16mm
Who This Paddle Is For
all-court
Anna Leigh Waters signature (2025's winningest pro). T700 carbon at 45 degrees for consistent grit across face. Double-thermoformed unibody. Three thickness options for segmentation (12.7/14/16).
About the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16mm
The Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16mm is a elongated-shape pickleball paddle with a t700 carbon fiber peel ply at 45-degree angle face over a 16mm core. It comes in around 7.6–8 oz with a 5.1" grip. Listed price: $230.
Playstyle fit: all-court. The elongated shape favors reach and spin generation.
Anna Leigh Waters signature (2025's winningest pro). T700 carbon at 45 degrees for consistent grit across face. Double-thermoformed unibody. Three thickness options for segmentation (12.7/14/16).
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16mm core, t700 carbon fiber peel ply at 45-degree angle face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for players looking for a do-it-all paddle without a sharp learning curve.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 2.0 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.2 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 4.9 / 10
- Touch
- 9.9 / 10
- Spin
- 6.4 / 10
Bottom 13% of catalog on power
Top 17% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
At the catalog median on spin
Who it's for
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16mm USA Pickleball approved?
Yes — the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16mm is on the USA Pickleball approved equipment list and is legal for sanctioned tournament play. View the official USA Pickleball listing at https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/entry/12759.
What's the core thickness of the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16mm?
The Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16mm uses a 16mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a t700 carbon fiber peel ply at 45-degree angle face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16mm best for?
The Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 16mm is best for players who prioritize a all-court game and prefer a elongated shape, in the 7.6–8 oz weight range.
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