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Franklin built the C45 hybrid for Anna Leigh Waters, and fresh off the New Jersey Fives' MLP title, you can win 'The Fives' paddle to mark the moment. Here's how.
After two runner-up finishes, the New Jersey Fives clinched the MLP championship title in 2026. Anna Leigh Waters, who has now won every major title the sport has to offer, did it with a Franklin paddle in her hand.
Franklin released 'The Fives' paddle, a limited edition version of ALW's signature hybrid C45, during the team's championship season.
Right now, we're putting 8 of them in readers' bags, no charge.
Anna Leigh Waters limited edition 'The Fives' paddle by Franklin is a 14mm double thermoformed hybrid paddle designed with and for the No. 1 player in the world.
What You Can Win
Eight winners will walk away with the limited edition ALW 'The Fives' paddle, a 14mm double thermoformed hybrid that retails for $230, exclusively on Pickleball Central.
The New Jersey Fives Take Home the 2026 MLP Championship
The culmination of the 2026 Major League Pickleball season took place at CityPickle at Wollman Rink inside Central Park in New York City, as the New Jersey Fives defeated the St. Louis Shock to earn their first ever MLP Championship.
The Dink PickleballErik Tice
How to Enter
There are 5 ways to enter. Stack your entries for better odds:
- Follow @franklinpickleball on Instagram (+5)
- Follow @thedinkpickleball on Instagram (+5)
- Visit The Dink on YouTube (+3)
- Follow @FranklinSports on X (+2)
- Follow @Pickleball on X (+2)
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The giveaway ends on Wednesday, 9/16, at 11:59pm EST.
The Fine Print
- No purchase necessary
- 8 winners
- Winners are selected at random
- Giveaway runs through September 16
You could win the ALW Limited Edition 'The Fives' paddle by Franklin – a 14mm double thermoformed hybrid paddle designed with and for the GOAT herself.
Anna Leigh Waters, the Soccer Prodigy Who Pickleball Stole
The greatest pickleball player in the world was a soccer prodigy with pro potential. Then another sport came calling, and it was too loud to ignore.
The Dink PickleballThomas Shields
Mary Margaret Stewart
Mary Margaret is The Dink's Marketing Manager. She enjoys cooking, traveling, craft coffee, and photography.
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