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Joola Perseus 3S 16mm vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Joola Perseus 3S 16mm
Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14mm
Price
$239.95
$229.99
Swing Weight
119
122
Twist Weight
6.24
6.38
Weight
7.9 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16mm
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Power
58 MPH
58.6 MPH
Pop
37.2 MPH
37.1 MPH
Spin
2148 RPM
2293 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 3
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Balance
247mm
250mm
Joola Perseus 3S 16mm
This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (58 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 80th percentile spin (2148 RPM) — a power option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 87th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Good spin generation at 2148 RPM (80th percentile)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersSingles PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14mm
This paddle delivers top 6% power (58.6 MPH), top 6% spin (2293 RPM) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.6 MPH puts it in the top 6% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2293 RPM — top 6% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Heavy swing weight of 122 (88th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
Cons
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts
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