Fonte: [Pickleball Shop (pickleball.co.uk)](https://pickleball.co.uk) [Franklin](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/franklin/) # Pilot Franklin Pickleball · Pilot Updated on 10/05/2026 The Franklin Pilot is recommended for beginners who want to improve their game. The polypropylene honeycomb core is solid and durable, with a large sweet spot for powerful, precise shots, and the weight is between 7.7 and 8.2 oz. The MaxGrit fiberglass layer gives extra traction for spin, the non-slip grip is comfortable and the paddle is approved by USA Pickleball for tournaments. Price shown at the store This store only shows the price on its own site. [See price at Midwest Racquet Sports](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M45XH94ZZNGRBHZXKPZZQQD5) ## Offers 1 offer | Store | Reference price | Updated | Go to store | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Midwest Racquet Sports | Price shown at the store | – | See price at Midwest Racquet Sports | We may earn a commission from the stores listed, at no extra cost to you. - The price is from the last check at the store and may have changed. The price at the store at checkout is what counts. - Links are found automatically and may lead to another color, version or size. Check at the store. ## Price history Not enough price history yet. ## Strengths and watch-outs ## Pros - Light (7.7-8.2 oz): easy to control - MaxGrit surface with traction for spin - Large sweet spot with a polypropylene core ## Cons - Fiberglass yields less spin than carbon faces - Polypropylene core has a less refined response than polymer - Ideal for: Beginner players who want to improve - Levels: Beginner ## Specs | Face material | MaxGrit fiberglass | Medium confidence | | --- | --- | --- | | Core | Polypropylene honeycomb | Medium confidence | | Core thickness | No data | Medium confidence | | Edge protection | No data | Medium confidence | | Thermoformed | No data | Medium confidence | | USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Medium confidence | | Weight | 8.0 oz7.7-8.2 oz | Medium confidence | | --- | --- | --- | | Width | No data | Medium confidence | | Length | No data | Medium confidence | | Grip length | No data | Medium confidence | | Grip circumference | No data | Medium confidence | | Shape | No data | Medium confidence | ## Store reviews We have not gathered store ratings for this racquet yet. Read buyer opinions directly at the store. ## Community 0 review(s) and comment(s) No reviews yet. Have you played with the Pilot Franklin? Tell us how it went. ## Similar racquets [See more](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/) · Pickleball ### Ruby 16mm Six Zero - Weight: 8.2 oz - Core: 16 mm - Face: Aramid (Kevlar) [See price at Pickleball Central](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M45XH8R8RM7J3YQ586B517JM) · Pickleball ### Extreme Tour 2023 HEAD RR Score 66 out of 100, RR Score - Weight: 7.6 oz - Core: 11 mm - Face: Graphite [See price at Badminton Warehouse](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M45XH8PJWMS1GE9AK1NZ2W5V) · Pickleball ### Bantam TKO-C 14.3mm Paddletek RR Score 67 out of 100, RR Score - Weight: 7.9 oz - Core: 14.3 mm - Face: PT-700 carbon [See price at Pickleball Central](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M45XH8QMKYVPQZYMP40E0SQ6) Selkirk · Pickleball ### Vanguard Power Air Epic Selkirk RR Score 68 out of 100, RR Score - Weight: 7.9 oz - Core: 13 mm - Face: Fiberglass and carbon [See price at Racquet Point](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M45XH8R3Z7B0PNPVFE6B1FD0) · Pickleball ### Black Opal 14mm Six Zero RR Score 69 out of 100, RR Score - Weight: 8.2 oz - Core: 14 mm - Face: Diamond Tough carbon [See price at Tennis Warehouse](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M45XH8R7SHZC21AF10W3R7XE) · Pickleball ### Perseus Pro IV 16mm JOOLA RR Score 71 out of 100, Good 4.0 (282) - Weight: 8.1 oz - Core: 16 mm - Face: Textured carbon [See price at JOOLA](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M45XH8Q9G9RJDFTGM8EKGHHN) · Pickleball ### Vapor Power 2 11SIX24 RR Score 71 out of 100, Good - Weight: 8.2 oz - Core: 16 mm - Face: HexGrit carbon [See price at Amazon](https://racquetrank.com/go/01M49QVSGN3SJWXSMM4QCR29YQ) [See more similar racquets All pickleball racquets](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/) --- Fonte: https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/franklin/pilot/