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Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 16mm pickleball paddle

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Franklin

C45 Aurelius ALW 16mm Franklin

Pickleball· C45

RR ScoreUpdated on 2026-10-07
Version · 20 optionsC45 Aurelius ALW 16mmChange

The Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 16 mm is from the C45 carbon fiber series and features Anna Leigh Waters' official shape. The core is Aurelius polymer, 16 mm thick, and the paddle measures about 39.9 x 20.1 cm (15.7 x 7.9 in). The grip circumference is 4 1/8 in, which gives a compact feel, and the average weight is about 7.6 oz.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.6 oz
Core thickness
16 mm
Face material
Carbon fiber
Core
Aurelius polymer
Width
7.9 in
Length
15.7 in

LevelsBeginner, Intermediate

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Lightweight (about 7.6 oz): fast hands
  • 16 mm core with soft touch and control
  • Compact grip (4 1/8 in)

Cons

  • Thick core reduces raw power return
  • Thin handle may be too small for large hands
Levels
Beginner, Intermediate

Specs

Construction
Face materialCarbon fiberMedium confidence
CoreAurelius polymerMedium confidence
Core thickness16 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionNo dataMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedNo dataMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.6 ozMedium confidence
Width7.9 inMedium confidence
Length15.7 inMedium confidence
Grip lengthNo dataMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.1 inMedium confidence
ShapeWideMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%57
Approval from players35%65

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