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C45 Tempo 16mm

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

Where to buy

  • Juego Sports

    Authorized retailer

    Out of stock when checked October 26, 2026

    ₱14,595Open at Juego Sports

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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 Tempo 16mm: Power 2.1C45 Tempo 16mm: Hand speed 7.3C45 Tempo 16mm: Control 5.9C45 Tempo 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 Traditional)
Length
15.7 in
Width
7.9 in
Core thickness
16 mm
Handle length
5.1 in
Grip sizearound the handle
4.3 in
Core
PowerFlex polymer
Face
45° carbon fiber
USA Pickleball approved
Yes

Balance numbers from Franklin

These are Franklin’s own published figures. Higher swing weight usually means more power but slower hands; higher twist weight means more stable on off-center hits.

Swing weight
99
Twist weight
6.7

Where these specs come from

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