# Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm vs HEAD Flash Core 2026 - Shape: Standard on Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm and Wide on HEAD Flash Core 2026. 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 16mm Franklin](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/franklin/c45-tempo-16mm/) - [Flash Core 2026 HEAD](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/head/flash-core-2026/) Search racquets Highlight differencesHide identical Best in row Different Same | 2 racquetsLowest price | C45 Tempo 16mm Franklin RR Score 76 out of 100, Good No offers right now | Flash Core 2026 HEADNo offers right now | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2 racquetsHighest RR Score: C45 Tempo 16mm Franklin (76). | #1FranklinC45 Tempo 16mm Franklin RR Score 76 out of 100, Good No offers right now | #2HEADFlash Core 2026 HEADNo 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 76 out of 100, Good | No data | | | Dimensions | | | | | Weight | 7.7 oz7.5 to 7.9 oz | 8.1 oz | | | Width | 7.9 in | 7.8 in | | | Length | 15.7 in | 16 in | | | Grip length | 5.1 in | 5 in | | | Grip circumference | 4.3 in4 1/3 in | No data | | | Shape | Standard | Wide | | | Construction | | | | | Face material | T700 carbon at 45 degrees | Composite | | | Core | PowerFlex polymer | Polypropylene honeycomb | | | Core thickness | 16 mm | 15 mm | | | Edge protection | Yes | No data | | | Thermoformed | Yesthermoformed twice | No data | | | USA Pickleball approved | Yes | No data | | | Offers summary | | | | | Lowest price | No data | No data | | ## Other pickleball comparisons - [HEAD Flash Core 2026 vs Selkirk Amped Control S2](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/head-flash-core-2026-vs-selkirk-amped-control-s2/) - [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 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 14mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-16mm/) - [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 Aurelius ALW 16mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-16mm-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/) - [Franklin C45 Parris Todd 13.25mm vs Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-parris-todd-13-25mm-2025-vs-franklin-c45-tempo-16mm/) - [Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm vs Franklin C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-tempo-16mm-vs-franklin-c45-the-fives-14mm-double-thermoformed-2025/) --- Source: https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-tempo-16mm-vs-head-flash-core-2026/