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Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm
Price
$229.99
$229.99
Swing Weight
101
103
Twist Weight
6.38
6.51
Weight
7.7 oz
7.8 oz
Core
16mm
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Power
56.7 MPH
58.3 MPH
Pop
36.9 MPH
38.2 MPH
Spin
2157 RPM
2241 RPM
Shape
Wide body
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 3
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Balance
232mm
235mm
Franklin C45 Tempo 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 81th percentile spin (2157 RPM) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Pros
- +Solid pop at 36.9 MPH (77th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Good spin generation at 2157 RPM (81th percentile)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 101 is in the bottom 3% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 101 (bottom 3%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Doubles SpecialistsPlayers with Arm IssuesSpin-Heavy Players
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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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