{"product_id":"franklin-anna-leigh-waters-signature-aurelius-c45-paddle-series","title":"Franklin C45° Anna Leigh Waters Signature Aurelius Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.6;color:#111;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:14px;padding:22px;margin-bottom:24px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:26px;line-height:1.25;\"\u003e\n      Franklin C45 Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius ALW Pickleball Paddle\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n      Built for players who want pro-level speed, pop, and a fast traditional shape, the \n      \u003cstrong\u003eFranklin C45 Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius ALW\u003c\/strong\u003e is made to feel quick in hand battles while still giving you enough width and stability for blocks, counters, and aggressive kitchen play.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:21px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFast Hands. Crisp Pop. Pro-Level Control.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The C45 ALW uses a compact \u003cstrong\u003e15.7\" x 7.9\"\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Franklin pairs the Anna Leigh Waters shape with a \u003cstrong\u003edouble-thermoformed unibody frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e45-degree T700 carbon fiber peel ply face\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003ePowerFlex polymer core with inner foam\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a crisp, lively paddle that gives you strong pop off the face without feeling out of control.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUICK HIGHLIGHTS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:5px 0 0;\"\u003eTraditional ALW profile for fast hand speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFace\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:5px 0 0;\"\u003e45-degree T700 carbon peel ply texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCore\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:5px 0 0;\"\u003ePowerFlex polymer core with inner foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:5px 0 0;\"\u003eDouble-thermoformed unibody construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CORE OPTIONS --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:21px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCore Thickness Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #111;padding-left:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e12.7mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e The quickest and most explosive option. Best for players who want maximum pop, fast rebound, and a lighter, faster feel in hand.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #111;padding-left:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e14mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e The balanced all-court option. Best for players who want a strong mix of pop, touch, control, and versatility.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #111;padding-left:16px;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e16mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:21px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;padding:16px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Thermoformed Unibody Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n        Franklin reinforces the paddle structure twice to increase overall strength, improve long-term integrity, and create a more solid feel when contact speeds up.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;padding:16px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e45-Degree T700 Carbon Fiber Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n        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.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;padding:16px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePowerFlex Polymer Core\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n        Designed for lively rebound and strong response while still giving players enough touch for resets, counters, and controlled placement.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;padding:16px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eInner Foam Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n        Perimeter foam helps improve stability and gives the paddle a more connected feel, especially when contact drifts outside the center of the face.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;padding:16px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAnna Leigh Waters Pro Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n        A compact traditional shape that stays fast in the hand while offering enough width and stability for blocks, counters, speedups, and roll volleys.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHO IT'S FOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:21px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWho This Paddle Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Choose the \u003cstrong\u003e12.7mm\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the most pop and speed, the \u003cstrong\u003e14mm\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the most balanced setup, or the \u003cstrong\u003e16mm\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want added stability, dwell, and forgiveness.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:21px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;background:#f7f7f7;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        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