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Franklin C45 Aurelius

Released Mar 2026

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Pickleball StudioCore reviewer
Apr 2026 · First impressions
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60
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Pros
- +Ultra-light and very fast in the hand
- +Small grip for players who want one
- +Weighted up, drives get heavy and fun
- +Softer than expected for a thin paddle
- +Great for players who like to customize
Cons
- –Unforgiving sweet spot as it comes
- –Needs added weight to play its best
- –Short handle cramps two-handed backhands
- –A Gen 3 that will core crush eventually
- –Unusually low launch angle
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What reviewers agree on

Other
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1 praises it
- Great for players who like to customizePickleball Studio
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1 criticizes it
- Unusually low launch anglePickleball Studio
Weight
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1 praises it
- Ultra-light and very fast in the handPickleball Studio
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1 criticizes it
- Needs added weight to play its bestPickleball Studio
Durability
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1 criticizes it
- A Gen 3 that will core crush eventuallyPickleball Studio
Feel
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1 praises it
- Softer than expected for a thin paddlePickleball Studio
Grip
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1 praises it
- Small grip for players who want onePickleball Studio
Handle
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1 criticizes it
- Short handle cramps two-handed backhandsPickleball Studio
Power
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1 praises it
- Weighted up, drives get heavy and funPickleball Studio
Sweet spot
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1 criticizes it
- Unforgiving sweet spot as it comesPickleball Studio

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