Head to head
CRBN 2X Series 16mm vs Franklin C45 Aurelius 16mm (Anna Leigh Waters)
Same 16mm core and standard shape; they differ on dimensions, weight, handle, face and core and price.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Shape
Both are standard shapes, at 15.75" × 8" for the CRBN 2X Series 16mm and 15.7" × 7.9" for the Franklin C45 Aurelius 16mm (Anna Leigh Waters).
Weight
The CRBN 2X Series 16mm is 0.15 oz heavier: 7.95 oz against 7.8 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Handle
Both have a 5" handle. Grip circumference is 4.125" on the CRBN 2X Series 16mm and 3.9" on the Franklin C45 Aurelius 16mm (Anna Leigh Waters).
Face and core
Face: T700 Toray carbon fiber (gritty) (carbon) on the CRBN 2X Series 16mm, T700 carbon fiber with 45-degree peel-ply texture (raw carbon) on the Franklin C45 Aurelius 16mm (Anna Leigh Waters). Core: Not published against PowerFlex polymer core with inner foam layer.
Price
The CRBN 2X Series 16mm costs $80 less right now: $150 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $230 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 20).
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 16mm core.
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
Who should pick which
Pick the
CRBN 2X Series 16mm
if…
- You want to spend less: it is $80 cheaper right now.
- You want to buy on Amazon; the other paddle is not sold there.
Pick the
Franklin C45 Aurelius 16mm (Anna Leigh Waters)
if…
Nothing in the published specs favors it. Choose it on looks, availability or which store you prefer.
Full specs and who it's forSpecs side by side
| Spec | CRBN2X Series 16mm | FranklinC45 Aurelius 16mm (Anna Leigh Waters) |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $150 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) | $230 at JustPaddles (Oct 20) |
| List price | $230 | $230 |
| Shape | Standard | Standard |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.95 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | Not published |
| Twistweight | Not published | Not published |
| Length × width | 15.75" × 8" | 15.7" × 7.9" |
| Handle length | 5" | 5.1" |
| Grip circumference | 4.125" | 3.9" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | T700 Toray carbon fiber (gritty) (Carbon) | T700 carbon fiber with 45-degree peel-ply texture (Raw carbon) |
| Core | Not published | PowerFlex polymer core with inner foam layer |
| USA Pickleball approved | Not stated by brand | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | Not published |
| Sold at | Amazon, JustPaddles | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.
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