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Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm vs Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm

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Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm pickleball paddleC45 Tempo 14mm Franklin
Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm pickleball paddleBantam ESQ-C 14.3mm Paddletek

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Dimensions

Weight

7.7 oz7.5 to 7.9 oz
7.7 oz

Width

7.9 in
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Length

15.7 in
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Grip length

5.1 in
5.5 in

Grip circumference

4.3 in
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Shape

Standard
Standard

Construction

Face material

Raw T700 carbon at 45 degrees
Raw carbon

Core

POWERFLEX polymer
Bantam polymer honeycomb

Core thickness

14 mm
14.3 mm

Edge protection

Yes
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USA Pickleball approved

YesUSAP and UPA-A
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