# Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 16mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm - Shape: Wide on Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 16mm and Standard on Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm. Scores calculated from the specs ([how we calculate](https://racquetrank.com/us/methodology/)). Reference prices from stores, checked every day. ## Racquets in the comparison 2 racquets Pickleball - [C45 Aurelius ALW 16mm Franklin](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/franklin/c45-aurelius-alw-16mm-2026/) - [C45 Tempo 16mm Franklin](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/franklin/c45-tempo-16mm/) Search racquets Highlight differencesHide identical Best in row Different Same | 2 racquetsLowest price | C45 Aurelius ALW 16mm Franklin RR Score 66 out of 100, RR Score No offers right now | C45 Tempo 16mm Franklin RR Score 76 out of 100, Good No offers right now | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2 racquetsHighest RR Score: C45 Tempo 16mm Franklin (76). | #1FranklinC45 Aurelius ALW 16mm Franklin RR Score 66 out of 100, RR Score No offers right now | #2FranklinC45 Tempo 16mm Franklin RR Score 76 out of 100, Good No offers right now | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Where to buy | | | | | All offersReference price · we may earn a commission from these links | No offers right now | No offers right now | | | RR Score | | | | | RR Score | RR Score 66 out of 100, RR Score | RR Score 76 out of 100, Good | | | Dimensions | | | | | Weight | 7.6 oz | 7.7 oz7.5 to 7.9 oz | | | Width | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | | | Length | 15.7 in | 15.7 in | | | Grip length | No data | 5.1 in | | | Grip circumference | 4.1 in | 4.3 in4 1/3 in | | | Shape | Wide | Standard | | | Construction | | | | | Face material | Carbon fiber | T700 carbon at 45 degrees | | | Core | Aurelius polymer | PowerFlex polymer | | | Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm | | | Edge protection | No data | Yes | | | Thermoformed | No data | Yesthermoformed twice | | | USA Pickleball approved | No data | Yes | | | Offers summary | | | | | Lowest price | No data | No data | | ## Other pickleball comparisons - [Franklin C45 Hybrid 14mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-hybrid-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-16mm/) - [Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 16mm vs Franklin C45 Hybrid 14mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-16mm-2026-vs-franklin-c45-hybrid-14mm/) - [Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-dynasty-16mm-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-16mm/) - [Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 16mm vs Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-16mm-2026-vs-franklin-c45-dynasty-16mm/) - [Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 14mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-16mm/) - [Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 14mm vs Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-16mm-2026/) - [Franklin C45 Dynasty 14mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-dynasty-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-16mm/) - [Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-tempo-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-16mm/) - [Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 12.7mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-12-7mm-2026-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-16mm/) - [Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin 14mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-hayden-patriquin-14mm-2025-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-16mm/) - [Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin 16mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-hayden-patriquin-16mm-2025-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-16mm/) --- Source: https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-16mm-2026-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-16mm/