If you want speed first and foremost, this is the paddle for you. I love playing with fast hands and I've made the Franklin C45 Aurelius my new main paddle. I took this into my semi-pro league games and it did wonders for me, boosting my game with its crazy aerodynamics. I'm able to get into position in rapid time. Be aware that this is not a power paddle – it's a control paddle for advanced players. I wouldn't recommend it to beginners because it needs customization to get it right. If you'r...
ALW paddle: Amazing paddle! Great control and power. Lightweight for faster kitchen battles
Use this paddle the other day and it was amazing they way the ball leaves the paddle is great! Use code Joshua10 for 10% off your purchase!
Game changing paddle: So solid and playable! Enough power to make a difference and plenty of touch to win key points at the kitchen. I couldn’t be happier with this paddle.
Hit w confidence: I’ve just been playing a few years, and see so many reviews for best paddles, after trying/buying a bunch I finally feel confident hitting/slicing with this one! Since Anna Leigh uses it, I can’t use equipment as my issue😀
The Franklin Aurelius 12.7mm is a very niche paddle for players who demand a very low swing weight paddle (easy to swing) with a thin grip, and short handle length. There aren't many paddles that fit this category.
Edge Guard Falls Off: Edge guard falls off within one week. Went through three of them. Warranty department was not willing warranty for their poor quality. Almost every person I know who has bought one had the same issue with edge guard.
Feels solid and helped my consistency: I’m still pretty new to pickleball, but this paddle feels really solid in hand. It gives good feedback on contact and helped me be more consistent, especially with control shots. It did take a little getting used to at first, but overall I like how it plays and feel like I can grow into it.
My new go to: Sleek looking, plays great. Nice and light but still with a ton of pop. 10/10 recommend
Anna Leigh Waters Signature C45 Paddle Aurelius 16: Paddle was very light weight, with a solid sweet spot and very gritty surface for rolling and adding spin. Handle and grip are perfect for one and both hands. Get great control with the ball, yet power for solid drives, volleys. I love it!
na Leigh Waters Signature C45° Paddle - Aurelius 1: It is way too small and light. I do not like it at all. Very upset with purchase
All around solid paddle: I really enjoyed playing with Franklyn Anna Leigh Waters 16MM Paddle. All around versatile paddle with power, touch, sweet spot, slice and dependability.
how i wish: my dream paddle. how i wish to have one. barrow to my friend. so lightweight and comfortable
Love the feel: Love the control and feel. It also has great pop with drives and serves.
ALW Paddle: Great Paddle with a lot of pop and grit. I recommend for any advanced level player
Anna Leigh Aurelius: I love this paddle. I have tennis elbow from a Joola paddle and this paddle does not hurt my elbow at all. Great control and power
Wife loves it: Bought this for my wife's birthday present. She loves it! She can't believe how good it feels. Thank you Franklin for a fantastic pickleball paddle!
Nice, fast paddle once it is fine-tuned: This paddle is fun to play with. Very maneuverable at the net and solid for speedups and counters. At first it seemed to be somewhat light, however adding a little weight to the throat and sides firmed it up and it plays more aggressively with the added weight. I have about six hours of court time with it, and really like the way it performs.
My Main Paddle: I've been wanting to try Franklin paddles for so long and finally hit the check out button on this new ALW one. I LOVE it! It felt good in my hand right away. I thought I would have some trouble being its a bit smaller than what i'm used to. I've already won a tournament with it. Great paddle. Highly recommend.
Good paddle: Lots of grit for spin. Not a lot of pop. The handle is shorter than I would like. Sure wish it made me play like Anna Leigh!
I honestly believe thìs is the BEST paddle I owned: Anna knows what makes the best paddle. I have went through Selkirk, Joola, and other brands. Franklin has really step up, the performance of thìs C45 really pops in terms of power without sacrificing control. I am able to hit the ball accurately to where I want it to go every time. With Anna Leigh Waters on the paddle makes me feel confident I would play the same paddle she is competing with.
Solid paddle: It's got good pop & spin. Serves are better. Feels good at the kitchen.
Anna Leigh Waters Paddle: worst paddle that I have ever used.....and I am a competitive 4.25 player in doubles and 4.5 singles
Nice paddle: Good weight. Great for hand battle. Highly recommended
The Picklebarn ETX: This is an excellent paddle. So consistent. The ball does exactly what you think it should do. Pop, power, and control are all there. Spin is the right amount to hit all of the shots. Most consistent paddle on the market.
Excellent paddle!: Excellent paddle! Too bad Jorja Johnson isn’t wielding it anymore.
I will buy again: Best paddle I have used to date. Perfect length for the handle. Good spin numbers and decent power but still very fast at the net. Like that it’s lighter than most.
Perfect!: This paddle has been my favorite so far after two years. I've typically used the FS Tour paddle but the C45 quickly became my favorite 14mm.
Best of the best: All around my favorite! And I have tons of paddles. Drop shots, pop, power and easy to adjust to your game with weights.
The C45 as received felt good, but I felt it could be a tad better. I added about 2grams of weight at 10- and 2- o'clock, and now it feels practically perfect for swing weight, balance, and overall weight. I've played as well as I ever have with this paddle. I'll keep this as long as it lasts, which I can't see why it won't be a pretty long time. Price was fair after using referral discount “alanp10”. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to improve their game. Give it a try!
New c45 14 mm dynasty: i love my c45! i bought the 14mm dynasty in red and it has been my favorite paddle so far! i play 5.0 tournament and i have to say the control and snap power i get is amazing and lets me dominate and move around my opponents. i highly recommend this paddle to all my friends. It does have a little break in period but after that it gets less stiff and you can really feel the power
Hybrid 14mm: Love this paddle. I had to get another one. Team Franklin!!
Light paddle that can be adjusted to your liking: Beautiful paddle. Very light and has the ability to be customized with weight. The pop is just right where you can make drops dinks and resets. Power isn’t overwhelming but can be adjusted with weight if you need more.
Elite FC45 Blue!: Elite paddle that leaves a lot of room for further customization. I taped the throat of the paddle to add stability, and I absolutely love it!
