Franklin
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Lowest price we found: JustPaddles, checked Oct 20. Prices change; the store's page is what you pay.
Anna Leigh Waters' signature shape: a traditional 15.7 x 7.9 in C45 with a short 5.1 in handle and a slim 3.9 in grip. The 16mm core is the softest and most controlled of the three.
Scores are estimated from published specs with a transparent formula, not from lab testing.
Specs checked against Franklin's official product page on Oct 20, 2026. Franklin publishes 7.6-8.0 oz for the 16mm; we store the midpoint. Traditional shape, approved by USA Pickleball and UPA-A. Franklin does not publish swingweight, twistweight or warranty for the Aurelius. Manufacturers change specs and prices; the brand page is the source of truth.
HEAD
HEAD's 2026 thermoformed Radical in the Tour trim: a micro-forged T700 carbon face over a 15mm core, in HEAD's wide shape with a 5-inch handle.
Gearbox
A 16mm wide-body Gearbox paddle with an 8-inch-wide face, a 5.5-inch handle and Gearbox's patented carbon rib core.
RPM
A premium full-foam 16mm widebody carbon fiber paddle with a wide 8-inch face, for intermediate and advanced doubles players who want stability and forgiveness.
