Franklin SportsPro Pickleball Paddles-Signature Series STK Carbon Fiber-Pickleball USAPA Approved-Polypropylene Core

Well, I believe that franklin produces a very good paddle. I've watched many videos from owners of Franklin paddles, and all were positive. The only exception was the weight. The signature serious comes in at around 8oz. Which is in the middle. I am pleased with this paddle. Both the price and playability. But I've only had it for 1day..

I bought this paddle during Prime Deals as I wanted to try a carbon and thicker model. I’m more of the “tennis” style player that likes to play aggressive and with power, vs the dink-dunk game that most favor.The carbon fiber with the thickness does add to that style of game as the bigger paddle allows for smoother and slower swings which increase control and spin, while maintaining most of the power of thinner paddles.Unfortunately, this Franklin paddle has two fatal flaws that many on the Reviews have noted: 1) The handle is essentially rectangular which makes for an uncomfortable grip, and 2) the plastic lining along the paddle edge will easily break off after just a few “dig” attempts as the paddle scrapes the ground/floor.This paddle would be a good value compared to the other major manufacturers’ carbon models…but the two fatal flaws make this paddle a bad option for good players.

Looks as been handled very roughy amd kept poorly condition item. Broken package and the corners on both sides and have really deep scratches

Let me first say that I had a Joola paddle that lacked a sweet spot and had a wobbly handle and didn't necessarily need to buy a new one. I bought this paddle because I wanted to speed up my ball movement on the court and didn't want to sacrifice my good dinking ability in the process and heard from others this new paddle was well worth the extra spend. Just got it yesterday and already played 4 hours with it and it's amazing. Not only does it actually look cool but it has a buttery soft grip and put more pep in my shots. I was enthused that I didn't hit more shots out even though I was hitting the ball harder and was getting more spin than my regular group was used to which gave each of my doubles pairings the big W. Very happy with this paddle and definitely recommend.

Meet my expectations with a reasonable price.thanks

I’m an avid player that has increased my play from once a week to 4-5 times a week. I’ve tried many brands, and various shapes and sizes but I had the chance to demo this paddle and it offers a lot at a great value in comparison to other higher priced paddles I’ve owned. I was drawn to this paddle for a few reasons. This is a carbon fiber paddle that uses the fibers to create a textured surface. No spray here. I can immediately feel the effect/spin it imparts on the ball when I play. Also, this paddle offers great control with power which is a great combo, and something not all carbon paddles can do. I can make passing shots with ease. Last, I love the longer handle- easy to get two hands on. This paddle offers great playability and at a price point my wallet is ok with!

I was so excited to upgrade my "Christmas gifted Pickleball starter paddle" to a new "more experienced" paddle. My wife and I had been playing with some friends that had the "Franklin Sports Pro Pickleball Paddle" and both me and my wife LOVED them. So, we began saving our money.. Well, it finally came time to purchase, and my wife surprised me and told me to get this Carbon Fiber version, adding about $50 more to the price! I'm very athletic and she wanted me to have a very good paddle and I'm super thankful for her suggesting that.We received our paddles and I was pumped to play with it. At first, it was very different from what I was used to. But I adjusted quickly. But within a month of playing, I started to experience a very weird noise. It started to have a "rattling" noise when the ball would hit the outside of the paddle. Obviously, I know there is no such paddle that has a perfect "Sweet spot" all over, but this was a very odd noise, and our friends even started to say "that is a weird noise" or "that doesn't sound right". I took great care of this paddle. I tried not to let it hit the ground, and I didn't "high five" with other paddles.After getting more and more frustrated, I started looking at both my wife's paddle, and my Carbon Fiber Paddle. The rim of my paddle can easily be lifted, where my wife's cannot be lifted at all. I don't know if this is due to different materials, but her paddle is definitely got a much better pop and overall feel to it.I don't know if I got a bad paddle, or if it's just the way it's built, but it definitely is not a good paddle for $150..I've been playing with it for 5 months now, and I'm already looking at other paddle options after losing MANY points to the dreaded "rattle" noise and the ball just completely dying off my paddle.Franklin or amazon, did I get a dud?? Or is this just the way the paddle is built...?

Franklin has not made this public that the edge guard detaches from the paddle. They have made changes to the edge guard, but I suspect the cost listed here is reflective in selling the older paddle without the revision. I have spoken to Franklin, and they did refund me, but did not offer to replace the paddle with the revision. Unfortunately, I love the touch of this paddle, but I will have to move away from Franklin and find an alternative.

14.5mm is the perfect width. Love this paddle. Thanks

Much better than my last paddle. More power from a bigger sweet spot, more rebound, touch, control with blocked shots and dinks. Forgiveness with off center shots. Can spin the ball more too! Lovin’ it !

great price for a carbon fibre face paddle

The surface texture is not gritty even though being highlighted as carbon fibre face paddle. I don't know what nitro infused carbon fibre means or it just a scientific term to fool the consumer to believe the paddle is almost same like other carbon fibre paddle on the market. The grittiness gone within two months of playing. Won't recommend it. Buy at your own risk!!!

The media could not be loaded. Ordered from Amazon on Dec-6th-2023, delivered and received on Dec-7th-2023, returned and mailed back to Amazon Dec-7th-2023.Big mistake! I wanted a 17mm paddle so bad I disregarded reviews from Amazon and Pickleball Central citing defects, loose edge guard all around and so forth, see video. Totally disappointed at Franklin's product quality, hard to believe their business lasted for so long to this day. Equally disappointed at Amazon for sending a defective product; aside from the loose edge guard, one side of the face even had ball dust marks.It's ironical Franklin Sports released today Dec-7th new paddles, the FS Tour Series.Stay away from this brand!