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Franklin C45 Dynasty & Tempo Paddle Review: Built to Be Customized

Franklin’s C45 Dynasty and Tempo paddles aren’t turnkey—they’re platforms. With firm builds, high spin, and tunable performance, this four-paddle series rewards players who customize their setup for speed, control, or stability.
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Holbrook ARMA Series Review: A Bold, Loud Gen 3 Paddle Line with Real Bite

The Holbrook ARMA series is a bold new Gen 3 paddle line with vertically layered core tech, explosive feedback, and a uniquely loud, crisp feel. We tested all four models—ARMA T, S, X, and Metallic T—to see how they perform under pressure. This review breaks down construction, spin, specs, and real on-court impressions to help you find the right fit for your game.
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Ronbus Ripple V2 Review: FIRE Core Paddles Redefined for Power and Precision

Ronbus returns with a rebuilt Ripple V2 line featuring EVA FIRE Core tech, thermoformed construction, and true USAP compliance. We tested the R1, R2, and R4 to see how they perform in power, control, spin, and build.
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Best Pickleball Paddles This Week: GRUVN MUVN-16HD, Franklin C45, and More – Paddle of the Week #13

This week’s Paddle of the Week highlights the standout GRUVN MUVN-16HD Solid Foam, Franklin’s C45 Dynasty 16mm, Holbrook’s ARMA Metallic T, and the stiff new J2NF lineup from Honolulu Pickleball. Clean data, sharp impressions—no fluff.
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Gearbox GX2 Paddle Review: Elongated, Integra XL, and Hyper Tested – Full Breakdown

Full review of the Gearbox GX2 Elongated, Integra XL, and Hyper paddles. Dense feel, deceptive power, and ultra-quiet play—this is Gearbox’s most refined lineup yet. Plus: how it compares to the Ripple V2 and where each shape fits.
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Paddle of the Week Ep. 12 — 🔥 Ronbus Ripple V2, Holbrook ARMA, Engage Pursuit Innovation & More

Ronbus returns with a reengineered Ripple V2, Holbrook breaks away with the ARMA, Engage surprises with Gen 1 feel—and one power prototype might change the game. Dive into this week’s top paddle picks and real-world test data.
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Paddle of the Week Ep. 11 — The Paddle That Surprised Me & The Bag That Carried It All: POTW Episode 11 Breakdown

From Franklin’s finicky but fixable C45 paddles to the unexpectedly sharp $99 Friday Fever, Episode 11 highlights top gear and game-changing accessories—including the ADV Pro Bag and Brioti glasses that do more than protect—they elevate play.
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Paddle of the Week Ep. 10 – Selkirk LUXX 2.0, Project 008, and Franklin C45 Dynasty Reviewed

Episode 10 of Paddle of the Week highlights three key product lines: the refined Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invicta 2.0, Selkirk’s new foam-core Project 008 paddles (Maxima and Invikta), and Franklin’s upcoming C45 Dynasty Elongated series. Each paddle was tested extensively across drills and match play, with a focus on spin, feel, and performance consistency. While no paddle was crowned this week, the 008 Invikta stood out as the most intriguing for its quiet control and composed response.

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