Anna Leigh Waters Pickleball Paddle, Shoes & Overgrip

Paddle

Franklin C45 Aurelius 12.7mm

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Shape

Aurelius (Widebody)

Core Thickness

12.7mm

Face

T700 Carbon Fiber (45°)

Core

PowerFlex Polymer

Construction

Double Thermoformed Unibody

Approval

UPA-A Approved

Shoes

Nike NikeCourt GP Challenge Pro

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Brand

Nike

Deal

Nike (Jan 2026)

Surface

All Court

Overgrip

Franklin Pickleball Overgrip

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Brand

Franklin

Purpose

Sweat Absorption

Sponsor

Franklin Sports

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Ball

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Franklin X-40 Outdoor Pickleball

Bag

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Apparel

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Tape

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Tungsten Tape (0.5g/inch, 1/2″ width)

References

[1] Anna Leigh Waters. @annaleighwaters. Instagram. Anna Leigh Waters’ Instagram confirms her Franklin and Nike sponsorships; her posts show the gear she uses in training and competition.
[2] The Kitchen. Anna Leigh Waters signs paddle contract with Franklin. The Kitchen, 8 Jan 2026. Confirms Waters’ long-term Franklin deal and use of the C45 Aurelius paddle.
[3] CNBC. Nike signs phenom Anna Leigh Waters in its first pickleball deal. CNBC, 13 Jan 2026. Confirms Nike apparel and footwear sponsorship.
[4] Pickleball Rookie. Anna Leigh Waters Gets Quick Approval of Franklin Aurelius Paddle. Pickleball Rookie, Feb 2026. Documents UPA-A certification of the Aurelius on 6 Feb 2026.

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Lim How Wei is the founder of EquipmentStack.com, a sports enthusiast who has been playing badminton for over a decade. His dedication to the sport goes well beyond the court as he studies past matches, tracks tournaments worldwide, and follows player interviews obsessively. That depth of passion and attention to detail is what inspired him to build the platform.

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