Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 12.7MM
Specifications
| Polypropylene honeycombListed as "Polypropylene" | |
| Core thickness | 12.7 mm |
| Shape | Not listed |
| Outline (per USA Pickleball) | Square with round corners |
| Face material | Carbon fiber |
| Surface finish | Carbon Fiber |
| Cell size | 8mm |
| MD number | PB10172060 |
| Weight | Not listed |
| Not listed | |
| Not listed | |
| Length | Not listed |
| Width | Not listed |
| Handle length | Not listed |
| Grip circumference | Not listed |
| MSRP (manufacturer list price) | Not listed |
| Release year | Not listed |
| Manufacturer page | Not listed |
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.
Weights, dimensions and MSRP come from manufacturer or retailer pages, are checked by an editor before they appear, and link to their source. MSRP is the list price on the date shown, not a live price.
What these specs mean
- Core thickness
- Thinner cores (about 13 mm and under) typically feel firmer and send the ball off the face faster: more power and a crisper feel, with less touch on soft shots.
- Core material
- Polypropylene honeycomb is the most widely used core. The plastic cells absorb impact, giving a quiet, soft and forgiving feel that suits control and touch.
- Face
- Carbon fiber faces are stiff and light, generally favoring control and a consistent response.
- Combination
- A thin honeycomb core is a classic power build: firm and fast off the face, with less dwell time for touch shots.
These are typical tendencies of each construction. Weight, balance, surface treatment and each brand's specific materials also change how a paddle plays.
Pro tour legality (UPA-A)
Amateur and USA Pickleball–sanctioned events accept paddles on the USA Pickleball list. PPA Tour and MLP pro events require UPA-A certification.
- UPA-A
- Certified
- Listed as
- C45 Aurelius · Model # C45ALW127
- UPA-A added
- Feb 6, 2026
UPA-A approved paddle list ·Decertified and delisted paddles
Where to buy
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More from Franklin Sports
All Franklin Sports paddles| Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove | Other | 9 mm | Not listed | Other | Oct 13, 2026 | |
| Raw Control RC1 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2026 | |
| Raw Power RP1 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2026 | |
| Gem Carbon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 23, 2026 | |
| C45 Aurelius 14MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 5, 2026 | |
| C45 Aurelius 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 5, 2026 | |
| C45 Dynasty Megan Fudge 14MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 10, 2026 | |
| Signature Carbon E 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 10, 2026 |
- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Oct 13, 2026
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2026
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2026
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 23, 2026
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 5, 2026
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 5, 2026
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2026
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2026
Same construction, other brands
Polypropylene honeycomb core, 12.7 mm.
| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | Seismic Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| Paddletek | EXL-C 12.7 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 17, 2026 | |
| Forge + Bond | Runout Elongated | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Elongated | Raw carbon | Oct 15, 2025 | |
| Paddletek | Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Jan 24, 2025 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Pursuit Pro1 Widebody | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Widebody | Carbon fiber | Jan 24, 2025 | |
| Enhance Pickleball | Banger | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Encore Pro V2.0 12.7 mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Oct 30, 2024 |
Wilson
Seismic Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2026
Paddletek
EXL-C 12.7- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 17, 2026
Forge + Bond
Runout Elongated- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 15, 2025
Paddletek
Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Engage Pickleball
Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 24, 2025
Engage Pickleball
Pursuit Pro1 Widebody- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Widebody
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 24, 2025
Enhance Pickleball
Banger- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 6, 2024
Engage Pickleball
Encore Pro V2.0 12.7 mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Oct 30, 2024
Learn more
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- What is Twist weight?A measure of how much a paddle resists twisting on off-center hits. Higher twist weight means a more forgiv…
- What is UPA-A?United Pickleball Association of Americas: the governing body for the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball,…
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