C45 Dynasty 16mm
Franklin · Elongated
- Power
- 8 out of 10
- Control
- 8 out of 10
- Spin
- 8 out of 10
- Sweet spot
- 8 out of 10
CRBN · $150
CRBN 2X Power Series 16mm
CRBN's forgiving widebody — more stable and quieter than the elongated rockets.
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Our take
CRBN's own buyer guide says the 16mm hybrid/square options are more forgiving and quieter than thinner versions. A good choice for intermediates who want CRBN's power without the elongated learning curve.
- Best forIntermediates who want a stable, powerful CRBN that's easier at the kitchen.
- The catchStill pricey, and the 'power' angle is not beginner-safe.
Scores
Out of 10.
How it plays
- PowerGreat
- 8 out of 10
- ControlGreat
- 8 out of 10
- SpinGreat
- 8 out of 10
- Sweet spotCertified menace
- 9 out of 10
For you
- Pop-up safetySpicy
- 7 out of 10
- Arm comfortGreat
- 8 out of 10
- Beginner-safeSolid
- 5 out of 10
- ValueSpicy
- 7 out of 10
Scores synthesized from independent reviews and community consensus as of mid-2026. We keep refining them as real Noobs (including us) log court time.
Specs
- WidebodyBiggest sweet spot, least reach
- 7.8–8.1 ozthe usual swing
- 5" handleone-handed
- 16mm corethicker: softer and quieter
- Honeycomb coreThe usual build: crisp, and quieter when thick
- Carbon facemore spin, you make the power
- $150typical price
- USA Pickleball approvedfine for tournaments
Good for
- IntermediateYou can rally and dink
- AdvancedLeagues or tournaments
- PowerHit harder
- All-RounderA bit of both
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