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Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm
Price
$229.99
$229.99
Swing Weight
100
103
Twist Weight
6.41
6.51
Weight
7.8 oz
7.8 oz
Core
14mm
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Power
56.8 MPH
58.3 MPH
Pop
37.2 MPH
38.2 MPH
Spin
2115 RPM
2241 RPM
Shape
Wide body
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 3
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Balance
231mm
235mm
Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Pros
- +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Good spin generation at 2115 RPM (74th percentile)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 100 is in the bottom 2% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 100 (bottom 2%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
Best For
Doubles Specialists
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Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm
This paddle delivers top 8% power (58.3 MPH), top 9% spin (2241 RPM) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.3 MPH puts it in the top 8% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 38.2 MPH — top 2% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2241 RPM — top 9% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 103 is in the bottom 5% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 103 (bottom 5%) sacrifices power and plow-through
Best For
Power PlayersDoubles SpecialistsSpin-Heavy Players
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