# Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm vs Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm 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 Tempo 14mm Franklin](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/franklin/c45-tempo-14mm/) - [Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm Paddletek](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/paddletek/bantam-esq-c-14-3mm-2024/) Search racquets Highlight differencesHide identical Best in row Different Same | 2 racquetsLowest price | C45 Tempo 14mm Franklin RR Score 72 out of 100, Good | Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm Paddletek RR Score 72 out of 100, Good | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2 racquetsHighest RR Score: C45 Tempo 14mm Franklin (72). | #1FranklinC45 Tempo 14mm Franklin RR Score 72 out of 100, Good See price at Tennis WarehouseOffers | #2PaddletekBantam ESQ-C 14.3mm Paddletek RR Score 72 out of 100, Good See price at Pickleball CentralOffers | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Where to buy | | | | | All offersReference price · we may earn a commission from these links | Tennis WarehouseSee priceSee offer details | Pickleball CentralSee priceSee offer details | | | RR Score | | | | | RR Score | RR Score 72 out of 100, Good | RR Score 72 out of 100, Good | | | Dimensions | | | | | Weight | 7.7 oz7.5 to 7.9 oz | 7.7 oz | | | Width | 7.9 in | No data | | | Length | 15.7 in | No data | | | Grip length | 5.1 in | 5.5 in | | | Grip circumference | 4.3 in | No data | | | 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 | No data | | | USA Pickleball approved | YesUSAP and UPA-A | No data | | | Offers summary | | | | | Lowest price | No data | No data | | ## Other pickleball comparisons - [Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-esq-c-14-3mm-2024-vs-paddletek-bantam-tko-c-14-3mm/) - [Franklin C45 Hybrid 14mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-hybrid-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-14mm/) - [Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm vs Paddletek Bantam EX-L](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-esq-c-14-3mm-2024-vs-paddletek-bantam-ex-l/) - [Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm vs Paddletek Bantam EX-L Pro](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-esq-c-14-3mm-2024-vs-paddletek-bantam-ex-l-pro/) - [Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm vs Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 14.3mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-esq-c-14-3mm-2024-vs-paddletek-bantam-gto-c-14-3mm/) - [Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm vs Paddletek Bantam TS-5](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-esq-c-14-3mm-2024-vs-paddletek-bantam-ts-5/) - [Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm vs Paddletek Bantam TS-5 Pro](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-esq-c-14-3mm-2024-vs-paddletek-bantam-ts-5-pro/) - [Franklin C45 Dynasty 14mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-dynasty-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-14mm/) - [Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm vs Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-alw-c-14-3mm-vs-paddletek-bantam-esq-c-14-3mm-2024/) - [Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-esq-c-14-3mm-2024-vs-paddletek-bantam-tko-cx-14-3mm/) - [Franklin C45 Parris Todd 13.25mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-parris-todd-13-25mm-2025-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-14mm/) --- Fonte: https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-tempo-14mm-vs-paddletek-bantam-esq-c-14-3mm-2024/