Dick's Sporting Goods
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100Universal Acclaim
C45 The best paddles.: These paddles are the best. Great feel and I’ve been using them since they came out.
Franklin
Franklin C45 Dynasty 14mm Pickleball Paddle
100Universal Acclaim
The Franklin C45 Dynasty 14mm receives universal praise from reviewers, who consistently highlight its exceptional balance of power and control at a competitive price point. Reviewers emphasize superior feel, sound, and performance compared to higher-priced alternatives, with no meaningful drawbacks mentioned across the reviews.
Sentiment Breakdown
100 positive / 0 neutral / 0 negative
Pros
- Exceptional balance of power and control in one paddle
- Superior feel, sound, and texture compared to competitors
- Outstanding value relative to paddles costing $300+
- Lightweight swing weight with strong performance
- Consistent pop and dwell for reliable ball placement
Cons
What Reviewers Mention
Power
60% of reviews
Control
60% of reviews
Feel & Sound
30% of reviews
Value for Price
20% of reviews
Build Quality
20% of reviews
Specifications
| Core Thickness | 14 mm |
|---|---|
| Surface Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Shape | Elongated |
Where to Buy
Most Recent Reviews: Showing 10 reviews
Dick's Sporting Goods
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100Universal Acclaim
Very good paddle: Very great paddle. 16MM but still provides a lot of power without giving up any control.
Dick's Sporting Goods
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100Universal Acclaim
BEST paddle for price.: One of the best paddles for the price range. Can no beat it, does exactly what you want it to compared to 300+ paddles out there in the market currently. 14mm, very strong power without giving up any type of control what so ever. Hits the ball wherever you want it to.
Dick's Sporting Goods
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100Universal Acclaim
Great!: High quality paddle, it me a lighter swing weight with more power. Really enjoying the paddle
Dick's Sporting Goods
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100Universal Acclaim
Excellent paddle!!: Better than expected. Control on power within one paddle, perfect!!
Pickleball Warehouse
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100Universal Acclaim
Excellent: Paddle is amazing. It was to my doorstep in like… 3 days? Really fast.
Dick's Sporting Goods
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100Universal Acclaim
Best paddle: The sound, feel, and texture of this paddle is superior over the tour model, which is saying a lot because I really liked my tour model.
Dick's Sporting Goods
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100Universal Acclaim
Best paddle on the market: Great paddle. Perfect balance of pop and power. Had an easy time controlling this compared to a Joola pro4
Dick's Sporting Goods
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100Universal Acclaim
C45 Elongated: Amazing paddle. Best paddle I’ve ever used.looking to get another one
Dick's Sporting Goods
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100Universal Acclaim
Look no further. This the paddle for you.: Pop? Yes. Control? Yes. Power? Yes. Dwell? Yes. Will this make you a 5.0? No. No amount of money can save you. Sorry.
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