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CROSS-BRAND 16MM GUIDE

Franklin C45 Dynasty vs. JOOLA Perseus Pro V

Choose the Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm for the lower listed price, lighter published weight range and slightly longer handle. Choose the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm for an extra tenth of an inch of reach and JOOLA's KineticFrame construction.

Specifications, prices and retailer availability checked 09-24-2026.

Mint Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm pickleball paddle
ELONGATED · 16MM

Franklin C45 Dynasty

Best for buyers who want elongated dimensions and a long handle at the lower listed price.

  • Published 7.6–8.0-ounce weight range
  • 5.6-inch handle and 7.6-inch-wide face
  • Double-thermoformed PowerFlex construction
  • 45-degree T700 carbon-fiber peel-ply surface

Listed at $229.99 on 09-24-2026; price may change.

Check C45 Dynasty 16mm price at Pickleball Central →Product image from a Franklin retail listing. Select 16mm before purchasing.
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 16mm pickleball paddle
ELONGATED · 16MM

JOOLA Perseus Pro V

Best for buyers who want the longer Perseus outline and JOOLA's premium Pro V construction.

  • Published 8.1-ounce average weight
  • 16.5-inch length and 7.5-inch width
  • KineticFrame throat designed to flex and recover
  • Propulsion Core and Hyperfoam Edge Wall

Listed at $299.95 on 09-24-2026; price may change.

Check Perseus Pro V 16mm price at Pickleball Central →Official product image courtesy of JOOLA.

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SIDE-BY-SIDE SPECIFICATIONS

Same core thickness. Different dimensions, mass and price.

Both are certified elongated 16mm paddles. The C45 is slightly shorter and wider with a longer handle and lower published weight range. The Perseus is slightly longer and narrower with a heavier published average.

SpecificationC45 DynastyPerseus Pro V
ShapeElongatedElongated Perseus
Core thickness16mm16mm
Published weight7.6–8.0 oz8.1 oz average
Length16.4 in16.5 in
Width7.6 in7.5 in
Handle length5.6 in5.5 in
Grip circumference4.3 in4.25 in · Ben Johns edition
Surface45° T700 carbon fiberTextured carbon fiber
CorePowerFlex polymer + inner foamPP + carbon fiber + EVA foam
CertificationUPA-A and USAPUPA-A and USAP
Retail listing · 09-24-2026$229.99$299.95

Manufacturer-published specifications and retailer listings reviewed 09-24-2026. Production weights and grip measurements may vary.

CHOOSE FRANKLIN IF…

You want the stronger value case.

The C45 was listed $70 below the Perseus when checked. Its lighter published range, slightly wider face and 5.6-inch handle make it the more economical elongated 16mm option on the numbers.

CHOOSE JOOLA IF…

You want the longer Pro V build.

The Perseus adds a tenth of an inch of length, a slightly narrower face and JOOLA's KineticFrame, Propulsion Core and Hyperfoam Edge Wall construction. The tradeoff is a higher listed price and heavier published average.

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BUYER QUESTIONS

C45 Dynasty vs. Perseus Pro V FAQ

Which 16mm paddle costs less?

The Franklin C45 Dynasty was listed at $229.99 and the JOOLA Perseus Pro V at $299.95 when checked on 09-24-2026, a difference of $69.96.

Which paddle is lighter?

Franklin publishes a 7.6–8.0-ounce range for the C45 Dynasty 16mm. JOOLA publishes an 8.1-ounce average for the Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 16mm.

Which paddle has the longer handle?

The C45 Dynasty lists a 5.6-inch handle, one tenth of an inch longer than the Perseus Pro V's 5.5-inch handle.

Which paddle has more reach?

The Perseus Pro V is listed at 16.5 inches long, one tenth of an inch longer than the 16.4-inch C45 Dynasty.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Where the comparison came from

01Franklin C45 product specifications↗02JOOLA Perseus Pro V product page↗