Chorus Shapeshifter with 5 grams tungsten tape & 28-gram Slyce cap 16mm vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm

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Spec

Chorus Shapeshifter with 5 grams tungsten tape & 28-gram Slyce cap 16mm

Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm

Price

$189.99

$199.99

Swing Weight

121

Twist Weight

7.11

Weight

9.3 oz

8 oz

Core

—

12.7mm

Power

57.3 MPH

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Pop

36.4 MPH

—

Spin

2139 RPM

2021 RPM

Shape

—

Elongated

Face

Composite

Carbon

Build

—

Gen 1

Balance

218mm

255mm

Chorus Shapeshifter with 5 grams tungsten tape & 28-gram Slyce cap 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.3 MPH power, 78th percentile spin (2139 RPM), rock-solid stability (top 9%) — a versatile option.

Pros

+Above-average power at 57.3 MPH (79th percentile, avg 56.4)
+Good spin generation at 2139 RPM (78th percentile)
+Exceptional stability — 7.11 twist weight is top 9% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
+Heavy swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives

Cons

−On the heavy side at 9.3 oz (top 1%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Power Players

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Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm

This paddle delivers crisp 12.7mm feel, rock-solid stability (top 9%) — a power option in an elongated shape.

Pros

+Exceptional stability — 7.11 twist weight is top 9% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
+Heavy swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
+Thin core (12.7mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback

Cons

−Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue

Best For

Singles PlayersTennis Converts

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