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Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14mm
Price
$229.99
$229.99
Swing Weight
103
108
Twist Weight
6.51
6.76
Weight
7.8 oz
7.7 oz
Power
58.3 MPH
58.2 MPH
Pop
38.2 MPH
37.5 MPH
Spin
2241 RPM
2390 RPM
Face
Composite
Composite
Balance
235mm
237mm

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

Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14mm

This paddle delivers top 10% power (58.2 MPH), top 1% spin (2390 RPM) — a versatile option.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 58.2 MPH puts it in the top 10% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 37.5 MPH — top 8% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Outstanding spin at 2390 RPM — top 1% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 17th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions

Cons

    Best For

    Power PlayersDoubles SpecialistsSpin-Heavy Players

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