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Franklin Signature Pro Series 13mm pickleball paddle

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Franklin

Signature Pro Series 13mm Franklin

Pickleball· Signature

RR ScoreUpdated on 2026-10-02
Version · 9 optionsSignature Pro Series 13mmChange

The Franklin Signature Pro Series 13mm is the thinner version of the Signature line, Franklin's best-known entry-level paddle. It has a fiberglass face with MaxGrit texture, a 13 mm honeycomb polypropylene core, and an elongated 16.5 x 7.5 inch shape. The handle is long, at 5.6 inches, the grip is 4.25, and the average weight is 7.75 oz, with a swing weight of 116. Compared with the 16 mm version, it is faster and has more pop and response in exchanges at the net.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.8 oz
Core thickness
13 mm
Face material
MaxGrit fiberglass
Core
Polypropylene honeycomb
Width
7.5 in
Length
16.5 in

LevelsBeginner, Intermediate

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Light and fast in volley exchanges
  • MaxGrit texture helps with spin
  • Long 5.6 in handle
  • Approved by USA Pickleball

Cons

  • Fiberglass has less control than carbon
  • Thin core makes the touch harder on dinks
Ideal for
Beginner or intermediate player who wants a light, fast elongated paddle with good spin without spending much.
Levels
Beginner, Intermediate

Specs

Construction
Face materialMaxGrit fiberglassMedium confidence
CorePolypropylene honeycombMedium confidence
Core thickness13 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.8 oz7,5 a 8,0 ozMedium confidence
Width7.5 inMedium confidence
Length16.5 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.6 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.3 inMedium confidence
ShapeElongatedMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%56
Approval from players35%65

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