{"product_id":"franklin-c45-anna-leigh-waters-aurelius-16mm-spinwave-certified-pre-owned-mint","title":"Franklin C45° Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius 16mm Pickleball Paddle — Spinwave Certified Pre-Owned (Mint)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 18px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#111;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-left:6px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/mint.png?v=1777916352\" alt=\"Spinwave Certified Pre-Owned — Mint Condition\" style=\"height:58px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/1left.png?v=1777916352\" alt=\"Only 1 left in stock\" style=\"height:58px;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#111;font-size:24px;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eSpinwave Certified Pre-Owned — Mint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esingle, one-of-one unit\u003c\/strong\u003e — inspected, cleaned, and graded in-house at our Great Neck shop. \u003cstrong\u003eMint\u003c\/strong\u003e is our top grade: no visible wear, no dead spots, full face texture, edge guard tight. If you didn't know it was pre-owned, you wouldn't guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat \"Mint\" Means at Spinwave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e – T700 peel ply surface verified against a new reference paddle. Spin performance is unchanged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tap-tested across the full face. No delamination, no soft spots, no core crush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fully seated, no lifting, no separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Solid, no rattle. Fresh overgrip installed before shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetics\u003c\/strong\u003e – No visible scuffs, dings, or handling marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;color:#ffffff;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#C5EA6C;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Spinwave CPO Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-Day Play-Test Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e – Take it on court. If it isn't right, send it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspected by players, not a warehouse\u003c\/strong\u003e – Every unit graded by our staff in Great Neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh overgrip\u003c\/strong\u003e included on every certified paddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne unit, one chance\u003c\/strong\u003e – When it sells, it's gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch1\u003eFranklin C45° Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius 16mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is the paddle built around the world's #1 player. The \u003cstrong\u003eFranklin C45 Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a compact \u003cstrong\u003e15.7\" x 7.9\"\u003c\/strong\u003e profile that stays fast in hand battles while keeping enough width for blocks, counters, and roll volleys at the kitchen. It's a pro shape, and it plays like one — quick, crisp, and dangerous when the ball speeds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFranklin pairs that 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 an inner foam channel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003e16mm\u003c\/strong\u003e build is the most stable and forgiving of the three thicknesses: more dwell time, a softer touch on resets, and extra control on counters — without losing the pop the C45 platform is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;margin:22px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45-Degree T700 Carbon Peel Ply Face\u003c\/strong\u003e – Consistent texture for spin and confident shot shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerFlex Polymer Core + Inner Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lively rebound with perimeter foam for stability on off-center contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Thermoformed Unibody\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reinforced twice for a solid feel and long-term structural integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Leigh Waters Pro Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compact and quick in the hand, with real width for blocks and counters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16mm Core\u003c\/strong\u003e – The most forgiving option in the ALW lineup: dwell, touch, and control on resets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.9\" Small Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fast wrist action and easy grip changes for hands battles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f6f0;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAggressive doubles players from intermediate through advanced who live at the net — speedups, counters, roll volleys, and attacking out of transition. Pick the 16mm if you want the ALW shape with maximum stability and touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003eSpinwave Certified Pre-Owned — Mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003ePowerFlex Polymer Core with Inner Foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e45° T700 Carbon Fiber Peel Ply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003eDouble-Thermoformed Unibody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e7.8 oz (range 7.6–8.0 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e15.7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e7.9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e5.1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e3.9\" (perforated, cushioned)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003eCharcoal \/ White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprovals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;\"\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved \/ UPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1× Franklin C45° Anna Leigh Waters Aurelius 16mm paddle, Mint grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFresh overgrip installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpinwave certification and 30-day play-test guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eNote: Certified Pre-Owned paddles are sold as-is beyond the Spinwave guarantee and are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Original packaging may not be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this paddle tournament legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — USA Pickleball approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 16mm compare to the 12.7mm and 14mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 16mm is the most stable and forgiving: more dwell time, softer feel, better control on blocks and resets. The 12.7mm is the quickest and most explosive; the 14mm sits in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a grip?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the original Franklin perforated cushion grip, plus a fresh overgrip installed by our team before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — CPO paddles are covered by our 30-day play-test guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there only one?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. 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