{"product_id":"franklin-c45-dynasty-year-of-the-horse-elongated-pickleball-paddle","title":"Franklin C45 Dynasty Year of the Horse Elongated Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eFranklin's C45 Dynasty is the paddle Hayden Patriquin competes on — and the Year of the Horse Edition wraps that tour-level build in a red and gold limited design celebrating the Lunar New Year. The 16mm PowerFlex core pairs a precision polymer base with an inner foam layer for extra pop, while the double-thermoformed unibody keeps the whole paddle rigid and vibration-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T700 carbon fiber face is applied at a 45-degree peel-ply angle, giving you a naturally consistent grit across the entire surface for heavy spin and precise shot-making. At 16.4\" long with a 5.6\" handle, it's built for two-handed backhands and maximum reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear of the Horse limited edition in red and gold.\u003cbr\u003e16mm PowerFlex polymer core with inner foam layer for pop and control.\u003cbr\u003eT700 carbon fiber face at a 45° angle for consistent spin texture.\u003cbr\u003eDouble-thermoformed unibody for strength and reduced vibration.\u003cbr\u003eElongated shape with 5.6\" handle for reach and two-handed shots.\u003cbr\u003eUSAP and UPA-A approved for tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003e45° Carbon Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eT700 carbon fiber peel-ply texture laid at a 45-degree angle — the C45 namesake. The angled weave creates a uniform grit across the whole face, maximizing spin potential and shot precision without hot spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003ePowerFlex Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 16mm precision polymer core with an inner foam layer. The foam adds pop on drives while the polymer base keeps resets soft and controlled — plus extra structural integrity through the core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eDouble Thermoformed Unibody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe paddle is thermoformed twice, not once — fusing face, core, and handle into a single rigid structure. Stronger, more durable, and noticeably less vibration than single-process builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eTournament Approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSAP and UPA-A approved — legal in every major tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eShape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElongated at 16.4\" long and 7.6\" wide with a 5.6\" handle. The long handle fits two hands comfortably for backhands, and the extra length gives you reach at the kitchen and leverage on overheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eFinal weight range:\u003c\/span\u003e 7.6–8.0 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin","offers":[{"title":"Yr of the Horse \/ Elongated-16mm","offer_id":57619624165542,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/2248\/7462\/files\/franklin-c45-dynasty-horse-16mm-white.jpg?v=1791877997","url":"https:\/\/pickleballsportlife.com\/products\/franklin-c45-dynasty-year-of-the-horse-elongated-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Pickleball Sport Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}