Category: Review

The single most important factor determining a ball's longevity in high-level play is the integrity of the plastic weld, and for years, I've tracked this failure point across every major brand. My...

My primary observation from the professional tour is that when serious players need hyper-focused drill equipment, Franklin is the default; they don't just make gear, they engineer specific skill...

Expert introduction (AI-GENERATED UNIQUE OPENING IN 1ST PERSON): As someone who relies on Franklin for tournament-grade consistency, the initial observation I made about the rugged stitching on the...

Having played with Franklin gear since before the first official X-40 ball standardized the game, I initially pegged their paddle line as strictly baseline; however, the sheer consistency and...

My tenure on the professional circuit means I’ve shattered more Franklin X-40 balls than most people have hit in a lifetime. That history of intense, sustained use is exactly why examining the...

My years competing mean I usually only look at single-piece carbon fiber, but Franklin’s reputation for onboarding new players is impossible to ignore. I’ve personally put the latest franklin...