Franklin Parris Todd C45 13.25mm vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 14mm

On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.

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Specification comparison of Parris Todd C45 13.25mm and Hyperion Pro IV 14mm
Spec	FranklinParris Todd C45 13.25mm	JOOLAHyperion Pro IV 14mm
Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec	$229.00▲	$229.95
PowerDerived	54	56▲
ControlDerived	51	57▲
SpinDerived	88	88
ForgivenessDerived	43	50▲
Swing weight indexDerived	38	41
Core thicknessManufacturer Spec	13.25 mm	14 mm
Face materialManufacturer Spec	Raw carbon	Raw carbon
Core materialManufacturer Spec	Polypropylene honeycomb	Polypropylene honeycomb
ShapeManufacturer Spec	Hybrid	Hybrid
LengthManufacturer Spec	16.2"	16.2"
WidthManufacturer Spec	7.7"	7.7"
Handle lengthManufacturer Spec	5.7"▲	5.3"
Static weightManufacturer Spec	7.6 oz	8 oz
Balance pointDerived	21.6 cm	21.1 cm
ThermoformedManufacturer Spec	No	No
USAP approvedManufacturer Spec	Yes	Yes
ReleasedManufacturer Spec	2025	2026

These two are hard to separate

Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.

Analysis

Where they actually differ

Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.

Core thickness: 13.25mm against 14mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
Handle: Franklin Parris Todd C45 13.25mm has the longer handle at 5.7" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.

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