Source: [National Sports](https://nationalsports.com) [Franklin](https://racquetrank.com/ca/pickleball/franklin/) # Challenger Aluminum Franklin Pickleball · Challenger Updated on 2026-10-05 The Franklin Challenger Aluminum is an aluminum paddle, durable for many games and light enough to maneuver easily. Two aluminum sheets surround a honeycomb core, which gives good rebound on every type of shot. The edge is protected by a rubber strip around the entire perimeter, the handle base is closed and the grip is padded with EVA, soft and comfortable. We haven't found offers for this racquet yet. ## Offers We haven't found offers for this racquet yet. ## Price history Not enough price history yet. ## Strengths and watch-outs ## Pros - Two aluminum sheets over a honeycomb core, durable - Rubber strip protects the entire edge - EVA-padded grip, comfortable ## Cons - Aluminum gives less spin than fiber or carbon faces - Drier rebound than polymer cores ## Specs | Face material | Aluminum | Medium confidence | | --- | --- | --- | | Core | No data | Medium confidence | | Core thickness | No data | Medium confidence | | Edge protection | Yes | Medium confidence | | Thermoformed | No data | Medium confidence | | USA Pickleball approved | No data | Medium confidence | | Weight | No data | Medium confidence | | --- | --- | --- | | Width | No data | Medium confidence | | Length | No data | Medium confidence | | Grip length | No data | Medium confidence | | Grip circumference | No data | Medium confidence | | Shape | No data | Medium confidence | ## Community 0 review(s) and comment(s) No reviews yet. Have you played with the Challenger Aluminum Franklin? Tell us how it went. ## Similar racquets [See more](https://racquetrank.com/ca/pickleball/) · Pickleball ### Ruby 16mm Six Zero - Weight: 8.2 oz - Core: 16 mm - Face: Aramid (Kevlar) [See price at Pickleball Depot](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M45XH8R849F9SVF4WE3B77ZN) Franklin · Pickleball ### Signature Series 16mm (Ben Johns) Franklin RR Score 66 out of 100, RR Score - Weight: 8.1 oz - Core: 16 mm - Face: Fiberglass No offers right now · Pickleball ### Extreme Tour 2023 HEAD RR Score 66 out of 100, RR Score - Weight: 7.6 oz - Core: 11 mm - Face: Graphite [See price at Amazon](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M49QVSGQV5N1PYH35VYZYRE6) · Pickleball ### Bantam TKO-C 14.3mm Paddletek RR Score 67 out of 100, RR Score - Weight: 7.9 oz - Core: 14.3 mm - Face: PT-700 carbon [See price at Amazon](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M49QVSGQH9Q1HPKB6BW4PF51)2 offers Selkirk · Pickleball ### Vanguard Power Air S2 Selkirk RR Score 68 out of 100, RR Score - Weight: 7.9 oz - Core: 13 mm - Face: Glass and carbon fiber No offers right now · Pickleball ### Perseus Pro IV 16mm JOOLA RR Score 71 out of 100, Good 4.0 (282) - Weight: 8.1 oz - Core: 16 mm - Face: Textured carbon [See price at Amazon](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M49QVSGQY6F8H901KDNVH57C)2 offers Wilson · Pickleball ### Cadence 16 2 Wilson RR Score 72 out of 100, Good - Weight: 8.1 oz - Core: 16 mm - Face: Raw carbon No offers right now [See more similar racquets All pickleball racquets](https://racquetrank.com/ca/pickleball/) --- Source: https://racquetrank.com/ca/pickleball/franklin/challenger-aluminum/