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Franklin C45° Parris Todd Edition Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle

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Franklin C45° Parris Todd Edition Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle

94Universal Acclaim

The Franklin C45° Parris Todd Edition is overwhelmingly praised for its lightweight design, excellent spin, control, and customizability, with most reviewers calling it a top-tier paddle. However, a critical durability issue with the edge guard failing within weeks is a serious concern that contradicts the otherwise positive sentiment, and the premium price combined with modest power output may not suit all players.

Sentiment Breakdown

90 positive / 5 neutral / 5 negative

Pros

  • Ultra-lightweight with excellent maneuverability and speed
  • Outstanding spin and control for precise shot-making
  • Highly customizable with weight adjustment capability
  • Consistent performance and reliable ball response
  • Great for net play and drop shots

Cons

  • Edge guard fails within one week; warranty denied by manufacturer
  • Modest power output requires extra effort for aggressive shots
  • Premium price ($229.95) may not justify performance for all players

What Reviewers Mention

Lightweight Design
52% of reviews
Power
43% of reviews
Control
33% of reviews
Spin
29% of reviews
Build Quality & Durability
14% of reviews

Specifications

Face MaterialCarbon Fiber
Exit Velocity40.68 mph mph
Spin Rate867.96 rpm rpm
Consistency3.12 sd sd
Swing Weight806.48 oz/sq in oz/sq in
Twist Weight26.32 oz/sq in oz/sq in
Balance Point9.19 in in

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Most Recent Reviews: Showing 21 reviews

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100Universal Acclaim

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!

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20Generally Unfavorable

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.

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100Universal Acclaim

My new go to: Sleek looking, plays great. Nice and light but still with a ton of pop. 10/10 recommend

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100Universal Acclaim

Beautiful and powerful paddle: Excellent paddle! Light weight but yet not missing the power. Got lots of compliments of the color but that’s also my only complaint. The color of the edge does wear off easy after some plays. Make sure you put edge guards to retain that beautiful edge or it’ll eventually fade away.

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100Universal Acclaim

how i wish: my dream paddle. how i wish to have one. barrow to my friend. so lightweight and comfortable

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100Universal Acclaim

Solid paddle: It's got good pop & spin. Serves are better. Feels good at the kitchen.

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100Universal Acclaim

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.

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100Universal Acclaim

Perfect paddle!: Paddle has the perfect combination of grit on the surface, control and power in the core, and handle length/width are exactly what I needed!

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Excellent paddle!: Excellent paddle! Too bad Jorja Johnson isn’t wielding it anymore.

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100Universal Acclaim

Great paddle: Great paddle. A lot of pop and easy to control. Will definitely be using this as my main paddle from now one

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100Universal Acclaim

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.

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100Universal Acclaim

Best paddle in years!: Best paddle I’ve bought in years! Can’t wait for the new ALW one to come out too!

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100Universal Acclaim

👍🏻: Fun paddle that's very light weight and fast in the hands with solid pop and power.

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100Universal Acclaim

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.

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100Universal Acclaim

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.

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70Mixed or Average

The Franklin Parris Todd C45° is a gorgeous, ultra-light spin machine that makes you feel faster and braver with your targets. For me, the power gap is too big, especially at a premium price ($229.95). Big swingers who enjoy tinkering will have fun; most others will want more punch without the extra work.

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100Universal Acclaim

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

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100Universal Acclaim

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!

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100Universal Acclaim

Hybrid 14mm: Love this paddle. I had to get another one. Team Franklin!!

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100Universal Acclaim

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.

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100Universal Acclaim

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!

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