# Franklin C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed vs Pickleball Apes Pulse S 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 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed Franklin](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/franklin/c45-the-fives-14mm-double-thermoformed-2025/) - [Pulse S Pickleball Apes](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/pickleball-apes/pulse-s-2024/) Search racquets Highlight differencesHide identical Best in row Different Same | 2 racquetsLowest price | C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed Franklin RR Score 78 out of 100, Good No offers right now | Pulse S Pickleball ApesNo offers right now | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2 racquetsHighest RR Score: C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed Franklin (78). | #1FranklinC45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed Franklin RR Score 78 out of 100, Good No offers right now | #2Pickleball ApesPulse S Pickleball ApesNo 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 78 out of 100, Good | No data | | | Dimensions | | | | | Weight | 7.8 oz | 8.3 oz8.2-8.4 oz | | | Width | No data | 7.6 in | | | Length | No data | 16.4 in | | | Grip length | No data | 5.5 in | | | Grip circumference | No data | 4.3 in | | | Shape | No data | Hybrid | | | Construction | | | | | Face material | Toray T700 carbon at 45 degrees | Polyaramid fiber | | | Core | PowerFlex polypropylene honeycomb | Honeycomb with carbon ring | | | Core thickness | 14 mm | 16.5 mm | | | Thermoformed | Yes | No data | | | USA Pickleball approved | No data | Yes | | | Offers summary | | | | | Lowest price | No data | No data | | ## Other pickleball comparisons - [Franklin C45 Hybrid 14mm vs Franklin C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-hybrid-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-the-fives-14mm-double-thermoformed-2025/) - [Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm vs Franklin C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-dynasty-16mm-vs-franklin-c45-the-fives-14mm-double-thermoformed-2025/) - [Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 14mm vs Franklin C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-the-fives-14mm-double-thermoformed-2025/) - [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/) - [Engage Pursuit Pro EX 15.2mm vs Pickleball Apes Pulse S](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/engage-pursuit-pro-ex-15-2mm-vs-pickleball-apes-pulse-s-2024/) - [Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power 14mm vs Pickleball Apes Pulse S](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/gearbox-cx14h-ultimate-power-14mm-vs-pickleball-apes-pulse-s-2024/) - [Franklin C45 Dynasty 14mm vs Franklin C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-dynasty-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-the-fives-14mm-double-thermoformed-2025/) - [Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm vs Franklin C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-tempo-14mm-vs-franklin-c45-the-fives-14mm-double-thermoformed-2025/) - [Diadem Edge 18K Power Max vs Pickleball Apes Pulse S](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/diadem-edge-18k-power-max-2024-vs-pickleball-apes-pulse-s-2024/) - [Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 12.7mm vs Franklin C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-12-7mm-2026-vs-franklin-c45-the-fives-14mm-double-thermoformed-2025/) - [Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 16mm vs Franklin C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-aurelius-alw-16mm-2026-vs-franklin-c45-the-fives-14mm-double-thermoformed-2025/) - [Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin 14mm vs Franklin C45 the Fives 14mm Double Thermoformed](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-hayden-patriquin-14mm-2025-vs-franklin-c45-the-fives-14mm-double-thermoformed-2025/) --- Source: https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/franklin-c45-the-fives-14mm-double-thermoformed-2025-vs-pickleball-apes-pulse-s-2024/