Franklin C45° Aurelius - Anna Leigh Waters

The Franklin Sports C45° Aurelius™ Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle is built for competitive players looking to take their game to the next level. Trusted by the world’s #1 player and featuring the official shape of pro pickleball phenom Anna Leigh Waters, this professional paddle combines supreme control, explosive power and premium durability. Its double-thermoformed unibody construction enhances structural integrity while helping to reduce vibration, giving players a solid, responsive feel on every shot. The T700 carbon fiber surface is applied with a 45-degree peel ply texture, creating consistent grit across the paddle face to maximise spin potential, precision and control. Inside, the PowerFlex™ polymer core with an inner foam layer delivers extra pop while maintaining long-lasting performance and stability. Approved by USAP/UPA for competitive and tournament play, the C45° Aurelius™ is available in 14mm and 16mm core thicknesses, with overall specs of 15.7" length, 7.9" width, a 5.1" handle, 3.9" handle circumference and a weight range of approximately 7.2oz–8.1oz depending on thickness.