Franklin
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Lowest price we found: JustPaddles, checked Oct 21. Prices change; the store's page is what you pay.
The thinner, poppier version of Franklin's Signature Series: a 13mm core, MaxGrit fiberglass face and a long 5.6-inch handle at an entry price.
Scores are estimated from published specs with a transparent formula, not from lab testing.
Specs checked against Franklin's official product page on Sep 15, 2026. Franklin lists the 13mm at 7.5–8 oz; we store the midpoint. The $30.99 price shown on the brand site at last check may be a markdown from the regular Signature Series price. Franklin's standard paddle warranty is 90 days. Manufacturers change specs and prices; the brand page is the source of truth.
Franklin
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