Franklin
Franklin C45° Anna Leigh Waters Signature Aurelius Pickleball Paddle
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Franklin C45 Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius ALW Pickleball Paddle
Built for players who want pro-level speed, pop, and a fast traditional shape, the Franklin C45 Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius ALW is made to feel quick in hand battles while still giving you enough width and stability for blocks, counters, and aggressive kitchen play.
Fast Hands. Crisp Pop. Pro-Level Control.
The C45 ALW uses a compact 15.7" x 7.9" profile that feels quick through firefights and easy to maneuver at the kitchen. It is a strong fit for aggressive doubles players who like to speed the ball up, redirect pace, and stay dangerous in fast exchanges.
Franklin pairs the Anna Leigh Waters shape with a double-thermoformed unibody frame, a 45-degree T700 carbon fiber peel ply face, and a PowerFlex polymer core with inner foam. The result is a crisp, lively paddle that gives you strong pop off the face without feeling out of control.
Traditional ALW profile for fast hand speed.
45-degree T700 carbon peel ply texture.
PowerFlex polymer core with inner foam.
Double-thermoformed unibody construction.
Core Thickness Options
12.7mm: The quickest and most explosive option. Best for players who want maximum pop, fast rebound, and a lighter, faster feel in hand.
14mm: The balanced all-court option. Best for players who want a strong mix of pop, touch, control, and versatility.
16mm: The most stable and forgiving option. Best for players who want more dwell time, a softer feel, and extra control on blocks, resets, and counters.
Key Features
Franklin reinforces the paddle structure twice to increase overall strength, improve long-term integrity, and create a more solid feel when contact speeds up.
The peel ply carbon face is laid at a 45-degree angle to create consistent surface texture, helping players generate spin and shape the ball with confidence.
Designed for lively rebound and strong response while still giving players enough touch for resets, counters, and controlled placement.
Perimeter foam helps improve stability and gives the paddle a more connected feel, especially when contact drifts outside the center of the face.
A compact traditional shape that stays fast in the hand while offering enough width and stability for blocks, counters, speedups, and roll volleys.
Who This Paddle Is For
The Franklin C45 ALW is ideal for players who want a quick, aggressive paddle with a crisp response. It fits doubles players who like fast hands, quick counters, speedups, roll volleys, and attacking out of transition.
Choose the 12.7mm if you want the most pop and speed, the 14mm if you want the most balanced setup, or the 16mm if you want added stability, dwell, and forgiveness.
Technical Specifications
Grip Size Note: Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8".
