The Franklin Aurora padel racket is Franklin Sports’ diamond-shaped model: 365 g, a fiberglass face over a soft foam core, a carbon fiber frame and a textured Max Grit surface. It costs a fraction of what most diamonds cost, which makes it one of the few ways to try a power shape without spending flagship money.
Franklin is best known in the US for pickleball paddles and youth sports gear, and its padel range is aimed at players who found the game through those sports. This review covers the Aurora’s build, specs and likely on-court feel, and who should pick it. If you are new to padel, read the honest warning in the section on who it is not for.
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