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Franklin Carbon STK

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Franklin Carbon STK

Gen 115mm coreElongated ✔ USAP approved
📐 Lab-measured specs

The numbers that actually matter

Independently measured — by John Kew, not our own testing. Bars show where this paddle sits vs. the typical range.

🌀 Spin1,251 RPM
Low spin — a control-first face, not a spin weapon.
1,6002,400
⚡ Swing weight118
Mid-high — more power and stability, a touch slower to swing.
105 (quick)125 (heavy)
🎯 Twist weight5.76
Moderate forgiveness — a mid-sized sweet spot.
5.07.5 (forgiving)
⚖️ Static weight7.6 oz
Light — easy to maneuver and quick at the net.
7.68.4
15mm
Core
246mm
Balance
4.25"
Handle
Gen 1
Build
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