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C45 Aurelius (Anna Leigh Waters) 12.7mm

Widebody (brand calls it Aurelius), 12.7 mm core, 7.2–7.7 oz (about 211 g on average)

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Is this paddle right for me?

Plays like a

Quick hands

Light and short, so it wins fast exchanges at the net.

C45 Aurelius (Anna Leigh Waters) 12.7mm: Power 1C45 Aurelius (Anna Leigh Waters) 12.7mm: Hand speed 10C45 Aurelius (Anna Leigh Waters) 12.7mm: Control 2.4C45 Aurelius (Anna Leigh Waters) 12.7mm: Forgiveness 4.4Power1.0Hand speed10.0Control2.4Forgiveness4.4
PowerHow hard the ball comes off the face on drives and smashes
1.0
ControlHow easy it is to keep dinks and resets soft and placed
2.4
Hand speedHow quickly you can move it in fast hands battles
10.0
ForgivenessHow well it handles hits away from the center
4.4

Estimated from specs, compared with the other paddles here. How

Specs

Weight
7.2–7.7 oz (about 211 g on average)
Shape
Widebody (brand calls it Aurelius)
Length
15.7 in
Width
7.9 in
Core thickness
12.7 mm
Handle length
5.1 in
Grip sizearound the handle
3.9 in
Core
PowerFlex core
Face
45° carbon fiber
USA Pickleball approved
Yes

Where these specs come from

From Franklin's website (franklinsports.com), checked October 26, 2026.