The short answer
The PPA Tour lists Will Howells with the Franklin C45 Dynasty 14MM. His current tape placement, playing weight, grip build, overgrip, and shoes are pending; an undated C45 setup appears below.
Will Howells competes on the PPA Tour.
Current equipment
A sponsor deal or product page tells you the brand and model, not the exact match paddle, weight, or tape. Each field below shows its own source and date.
via Franklin Howells signature retail edition; match cosmetic unverified
The tour reports Will Howells with the 14mm C45 Dynasty. Franklin sells a Howells signature 14mm Gold edition, but his current match cosmetic has not been verified.
Pending
No current player-specific source establishes Will Howells's shoes.
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Weight and tape
Pending for Will Howells' current paddle (checked Oct 12, 2026). The most recent sourced tape setup is from the earlier C45, undated. It is shown here for reference and is not carried over. See the full earlier setup.
Two strips on the top sides and two on the bottom sides
Four equal 2 g strips, 8 g total
220 g, 225 g, or 230 g depending on the environment
Compare with other pros in the pro lead and tungsten tape guide.
14mm Per PPA Tour
Associated with Franklin Sports
Pending
No current player-specific source establishes Will Howells's personal paddle specifications.
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Pending
No current player-specific source establishes Will Howells's handle.
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Pending
Pending: no current player-specific source establishes Will Howells's playing weight.
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Pending
No current player-specific source establishes Will Howells's added weight.
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Pending
No current player-specific source establishes Will Howells's base grip and build-up.
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Pending
No current player-specific source establishes Will Howells's overgrip.
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Pending
No current player-specific source establishes Will Howells's apparel.
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Previous-era setup
These setups are sourced but belong to an earlier paddle or sponsor, so they are not carried over to the current setup above.
Undated Franklin India C45 page, checked October 2026
The distributor page does not establish that these exact settings remained in use in October 2026.
220 g, 225 g, or 230 g depending on the environment
Four equal 2 g strips, 8 g total
Two strips on the top sides and two on the bottom sides
Tournament record
Official results with the event, division, partner or team, date and source kept together.
Men's Doubles · with Jack Munro
Event ended
Official recap names Will Howells / Jack Munro as the men's pro doubles gold medalists. Official event page gives 2025-12-09 to 2025-12-14; the end date is used with an event-end basis.
Mixed Doubles · with Bobbi Oshiro
Event ended
Official recap names Will Howells / Bobbi Oshiro as the mixed pro doubles gold medalists. Official event page gives 2025-12-09 to 2025-12-14; the end date is used with an event-end basis.
Men's Doubles · with Jack Munro
Event ended
Official recap names Will Howells / Jack Munro as the men's pro doubles gold medalists. Official event page gives 2025-10-08 to 2025-10-12; the end date is used with an event-end basis.
Men's Doubles · with Jack Munro
Event ended
Official recap names Will Howells / Jack Munro as the men's pro doubles gold medalists. Official event page gives 2025-08-27 to 2025-08-31; the end date is used with an event-end basis.
Men's Doubles · with Jack Munro
Event ended
Official recap names Will Howells / Jack Munro as the men's pro doubles gold medalists. Official event page gives 2025-05-07 to 2025-05-11; the end date is used with an event-end basis.
Mixed Doubles · with Bobbi Oshiro
Event ended
Official recap names Will Howells / Bobbi Oshiro as the mixed pro doubles gold medalists. Official event page gives 2025-05-07 to 2025-05-11; the end date is used with an event-end basis.
Men's Doubles · with Jack Munro
Event ended
Official recap names Will Howells / Jack Munro as the men's pro doubles gold medalists. Official event page gives 2025-04-02 to 2025-04-06; the end date is used with an event-end basis.
Men's Singles
Event ended
Official recap names Will Howells as the men's pro singles gold medalists. Official event page gives 2025-04-02 to 2025-04-06; the end date is used with an event-end basis.
Mixed Doubles · with Bobbi Oshiro
Event ended
Official recap names Will Howells / Bobbi Oshiro as the mixed pro doubles gold medalists. Official event page gives 2025-04-02 to 2025-04-06; the end date is used with an event-end basis.
Men's Doubles · with Jack Munro
Event ended
Official recap names Will Howells / Jack Munro as the men's pro doubles gold medalists. Official event page gives 2025-02-26 to 2025-03-02; the end date is used with an event-end basis.
Window: Nov 9, 2023 to Nov 9, 2026. Selected verified results, ordered by finish and then date. This record may not cover every tournament appearance. Tournament results do not establish which paddle was used.