Same model, different version
Franklin Signature Series Fiberglass 13mm vs 16mm
Same elongated shape; they differ on core thickness, weight, handle 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.
Core thickness
The Signature Series Fiberglass 13mm has the thinner core: 13mm against 16mm. Thinner cores generally hit harder with a firmer feel; thicker cores absorb more pace, which helps dinks and resets.
Weight
The Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm is 0.35 oz heavier: 8.1 oz against 7.75 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Handle
Both have a 5.6" handle. Grip circumference is 4.25" on the Signature Series Fiberglass 13mm and 4.5" on the Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm.
Price
The Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm costs $10 less right now: $60 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $70 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21).
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Shape: Both are elongated shapes at 16.5" × 7.5".
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for the Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for the Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm, so we can't compare it.
- Face and core: Same face (fiberglass with MaxGrit surface texture) and core (polypropylene honeycomb).
- Warranty: 3 months on both.
Who should pick which
Pick the
Franklin Signature Series Fiberglass 13mm
if…
- You want more pop and a firmer feel from the thinner 13mm core.
- You prefer a lighter paddle (7.75 oz).
Pick the
Franklin Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm
if…
- You play a soft game of dinks and resets and want the more absorbent 16mm core.
- You want to spend less: it is $10 cheaper right now.
Specs side by side
| Spec | FranklinSignature Series Fiberglass 13mm | FranklinSignature Series Fiberglass 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $70 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) | $60 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $31 | $100 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 13 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.75 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swingweight | 116 | Not published |
| Twistweight | 6.95 | Not published |
| Length × width | 16.5" × 7.5" | 16.5" × 7.5" |
| Handle length | 5.6" | 5.6" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.5" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | Fiberglass with MaxGrit surface texture (Fiberglass) | Fiberglass with MaxGrit surface texture (Fiberglass) |
| Core | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 months | 3 months |
| Sold at | Amazon, JustPaddles | Amazon, JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 13, 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.