The Will Howells Gold Edition is another signature release from Franklin’s C45 family, finished in a gold-themed design linked to the professional player. The performance platform is the same as other C45 models: a double-thermoformed unibody frame, a PowerFlex polymer core and a carbon face with an angled layup. These elements work together to deliver firm, accurate shots with the spin that modern pickleball demands.

The Megan Fudge Edition brings the Franklin C45 platform to a signature design that celebrates one of the sport’s popular professional players. Like the rest of the C45 family, it relies on a double-thermoformed unibody construction, a PowerFlex polymer core and a carbon face with an angled layup. The brand’s description focuses on strong, precise hits and plenty of spin, and those are the traits that define the line.

The Hayden Patriquin Edition is a signature version of Franklin’s C45 paddle, created with a professional known for aggressive attacking play. It shares its technology with the rest of the C45 family: a double-thermoformed unibody construction, a PowerFlex polymer core and a carbon face laid up at an angle to improve spin and precision. Together these features aim to produce strong, accurate shots with plenty of rotation.