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Franklin C45 Aurelius ALW 14mm pickleball paddle

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Franklin

C45 Aurelius ALW 14mm Franklin

Pickleball· C45

GoodUpdated on 10/02/2026
Version · 20 optionsC45 Aurelius ALW 14mmChange

The C45 Aurelius ALW is Anna Leigh Waters' signature paddle in Franklin's C45 line. It has a traditional 15.7 x 7.9 inch shape, a 45-degree T700 carbon face with peel ply texture, a PowerFlex core with internal foam, and double-thermoformed unibody construction. The 14 mm version weighs 7.75 oz on average and sits between the more explosive 12.7 mm and the more controlled 16 mm. The short 5.1-inch handle and thin 3.9 grip make the paddle very fast in exchanges at the net.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.8 oz
Core thickness
14 mm
Face material
T700 carbon at 45 degrees
Width
7.9 in
Length
15.7 in
Grip length
5.1 in

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced, Competitive

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Very high hand speed
  • Balance of pop and control in the 14 mm core
  • Double-thermoformed unibody
  • Dual approval from USA Pickleball and UPA-A

Cons

  • 3.9 in grip is thin for large hands
  • Short handle for a two-handed backhand
Ideal for
Aggressive doubles player who wants maximum hand speed and a traditional face.
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced, Competitive

Specs

Construction
Face materialT700 carbon at 45 degreesMedium confidence
CorePowerFlex polymer with inner foamMedium confidence
Core thickness14 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesMedium confidence
ThermoformedYesMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.8 oz7,5 a 8,0 ozMedium confidence
Width7.9 inMedium confidence
Length15.7 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.1 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference3.9 inMedium confidence
ShapeStandardMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%66
Approval from players35%65

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