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C45 Aurelius (Anna Leigh Waters) 16mm

Widebody (brand calls it Aurelius), 16 mm core, 7.6–8 oz (about 221 g on average)

Where to buy

We only list official brand stores and known PH retailers, because copies of popular paddles are common on marketplaces.

Is this paddle right for me?

Plays like a

Steady wall

A big, calm sweet spot that keeps mishits in play. Strong on forgiveness + hand speed.

C45 Aurelius (Anna Leigh Waters) 16mm: Power 2.1C45 Aurelius (Anna Leigh Waters) 16mm: Hand speed 7.3C45 Aurelius (Anna Leigh Waters) 16mm: Control 5.9C45 Aurelius (Anna Leigh Waters) 16mm: Forgiveness 7.5Power2.1Hand speed7.3Control5.9Forgiveness7.5
PowerHow hard the ball comes off the face on drives and smashes
2.1
ControlHow easy it is to keep dinks and resets soft and placed
5.9
Hand speedHow quickly you can move it in fast hands battles
7.3
ForgivenessHow well it handles hits away from the center
7.5

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

Specs

Weight
7.6–8 oz (about 221 g on average)
Shape
Widebody (brand calls it Aurelius)
Length
15.7 in
Width
7.9 in
Core thickness
16 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.