Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin 14mm vs 16mm
Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin 14mm vs 16mm: the two core thicknesses of Hayden Patriquin's signature C45, both $379.99, both the elongated shape, both on the PowerFlex polymer honeycomb core with an inner foam channel and the same 45-degree raw T700 carbon face. The decision is purely thickness and feel. The 14mm is the firmer, more direct build: a swing weight of 114, a twist weight of 6.2, and a poppier response off the face, billed Power and Spin. The 16mm adds core depth for cushion and control: a swing weight of 116 for a touch more plow and a softer, more settled feel, billed Spin and All-court. Want the poppier, more aggressive build? The 14mm. Want the softer, more controlled one? The 16mm. Real specs below, then our honest take.
We stock both at Pickld. Here is the honest read.
Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin 14mm vs 16mm: specs side by side
| Spec | C45 HP 14mm | C45 HP 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $379.99 | $379.99 |
| Signature | Hayden Patriquin | Hayden Patriquin |
| Weight | 218 g avg (7.7 oz) | 220 g avg (7.8 oz) |
| Swing weight | 114 | 116 |
| Twist weight | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Spin (RPM) | Not published | Not published |
| Core | PowerFlex polymer honeycomb, inner foam channel | PowerFlex polymer honeycomb, inner foam channel |
| Face | 45-degree T700 raw carbon fibre | 45-degree T700 raw carbon fibre |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Grip | 4.125 in circumference | 4.125 in circumference |
| Skill tier | Intermediate, Professional | Intermediate, Professional |
| Play style | Power, Spin | Spin, All-court |
| Availability at Pickld | In stock; the product page is the live figure | In stock; the product page is the live figure |
| Warranty | Franklin manufacturer warranty (handled by Pickld) | Franklin manufacturer warranty (handled by Pickld) |
Specs are the manufacturer figures we hold on each product page, measured on Franklin's own scale, so compare these two C45 paddles against each other rather than against another brand's numbers. Where a maker does not publish a figure we say so rather than guess. Availability moves, so the product page is always the live answer.
How they actually play
Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin 14mm
The 14mm is the firmer, poppier build of HP's elongated C45. Less core depth means a more direct, immediate response off the face, and on Franklin's figures it carries a swing weight of 114 and a twist weight of 6.2, so the face stays stable on off-centre contact. It runs the shared PowerFlex polymer honeycomb core with an inner foam channel and the 45-degree raw T700 carbon face, and weighs 218 g. Franklin bills it Power and Spin. At $379.99 it is the pick for a player who wants the more aggressive, direct hit out of the elongated frame.
Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin 16mm
The 16mm keeps the elongated shape, the core material and the face, and adds two millimetres of core depth. That extra cushion lands as a softer, more settled feel and more control on touch shots, with a swing weight of 116 for a fraction more plow through the ball. Its twist weight reads 5.3 on Franklin's scale, and it weighs 220 g. Franklin bills it Spin and All-court rather than Power and Spin, which tracks with the softer, more controlled character. Same $379.99, same elongated frame, same PowerFlex core and 45-degree raw carbon face. This is the one if you want the more forgiving, control-leaning version of Hayden Patriquin's paddle.
The verdict: which should you buy?
- Pick the C45 HP 14mm if you want the firmer, poppier build, the more direct response off the face, and a twist weight of 6.2 for a stable face, billed Power and Spin.
- Pick the C45 HP 16mm if you want the softer, more controlled build, the extra core cushion for touch shots, and a swing weight of 116 for a fraction more plow, billed Spin and All-court.
And who each one is not for
Skip the 14mm if you want the softest, most controlled feel. The 16mm's extra core depth cushions touch shots and resets.
Skip the 16mm if you want the firmest, most direct pop. The 14mm's thinner core gives the more immediate, aggressive response.
These are the two thicknesses of one paddle, Hayden Patriquin's elongated C45, at the same $379.99 sharing the PowerFlex core and 45-degree raw carbon face, so the decision is purely thickness and feel: the poppy, direct 14mm or the soft, controlled 16mm. To see the wider bracket, browse our power paddles and all-court paddles collections. Weighing the signatures too? Browse the full paddle range.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin 14mm and 16mm?
They are the same signature paddle in two core thicknesses, both $379.99, both the elongated shape with the PowerFlex polymer honeycomb core and a 45-degree raw T700 carbon face. The 14mm is firmer and poppier, with a swing weight of 114 and a twist weight of 6.2, billed Power and Spin. The 16mm adds core cushion for a softer, more controlled feel, with a swing weight of 116, billed Spin and All-court.
Is the 14mm or 16mm Hayden Patriquin better for power?
The 14mm is the more aggressive, direct build. Its thinner core gives a firmer, poppier response off the face, and Franklin bills it Power and Spin. The 16mm trades some of that pop for a softer, more controlled feel and is billed Spin and All-court, though its swing weight of 116 gives a fraction more plow than the 14mm's 114.
Which Hayden Patriquin C45 is more forgiving on touch shots?
The 16mm. The extra two millimetres of core depth cushion the ball on dinks and resets, which is why Franklin bills it Spin and All-court. The 14mm is firmer and more direct, better suited to a player who wants an aggressive, poppy response.
Do the 14mm and 16mm Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin share the same shape and face?
Yes. Both are the elongated C45 with the PowerFlex polymer honeycomb core, an inner foam channel and a 45-degree raw T700 carbon face, at $379.99 with a 4.125 in grip. The only real difference is core thickness, which tunes the feel: the 14mm is firmer and poppier, the 16mm is softer and more controlled.