Franklin
Franklin Signature Carbon STK 17mm
Independent paddle review with side-by-side ratings.
Franklin
Franklin Signature Carbon STK 17mm
Control Gen 1 · 202217mm coreElongated ✔ USAP approved
The quick read: a Gen 1 control-oriented paddle that prioritizes placement and touch. The heavier swing weight trades some hand speed for plow-through power, with a forgiving 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.
🌀 Spin1,316 RPM
Low spin — a control-first face, not a spin weapon.
1,6002,400
⚡ Swing weight120
Mid-high — more power and stability, a touch slower to swing.
105 (quick)125 (heavy)
🎯 Twist weight6.6
Forgiving — a large, stable sweet spot off-center.
5.07.5 (forgiving)
⚖️ Static weight7.89 oz
Standard mid-weight — easy to customize with lead tape.
7.68.4
17mm
Core
246mm
Balance
5.6"
Handle
Gen 1
Build
Control
Category
RFP's take — our interpretation of the measured data
Who should actually swing it?
Franklin positions the Signature Carbon STK 17mm as a control-oriented paddle that prioritizes placement and touch. The measured numbers back that up: the heavier swing weight trades some hand speed for plow-through power, with a forgiving sweet spot.
✅ Great for: players who value placement, touch, and a predictable face.
⛔ Look elsewhere if: you want raw put-away power over finesse.
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