Franklin
Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm
Independent paddle review with side-by-side ratings.
All-Court 
Franklin
Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm
Gen 3 · 202516mm coreElongated ✔ UPA-A approved
The quick read: a Gen 3 balanced, do-everything all-courter. A balanced swing weight blends hand speed with plow-through, with a balanced, mid-sized sweet spot.
The numbers that actually matter
Independently measured — by Pickleball Studio and/or John Kew, not our own testing. Bars show where this paddle sits vs. the typical range.
🌀 Spin2,039 RPM
Solid spin — right in the middle of the tested field.
1,6002,400
⚡ Swing weight115
Mid — a blend of maneuverability and plow-through.
105 (quick)125 (heavy)
🎯 Twist weight5.92
Moderate forgiveness — a mid-sized sweet spot.
5.07.5 (forgiving)
⚖️ Static weight7.78 oz
Standard mid-weight — easy to customize with lead tape.
7.68.4
16mm
Core
239mm
Balance
5.6"
Handle
Gen 3
Build
All-Court
Category
RFP's take — our interpretation of the measured data
Who should actually swing it?
Franklin positions the C45 Dynasty 16mm as a balanced, do-everything all-courter. The measured numbers back that up: a balanced swing weight blends hand speed with plow-through, with a balanced, mid-sized sweet spot.
✅ Great for: all-court players who want one paddle that does a bit of everything.
⛔ Look elsewhere if: you want an extreme specialist — a pure power-bomber or a dedicated spin tool.
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