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Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm vs Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm
Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14mm
Price
$229.99
$249.99
Swing Weight
103
107
Twist Weight
6.51
6.7
Weight
7.8 oz
7.7 oz
Power
58.3 MPH
58.1 MPH
Pop
38.2 MPH
37.3 MPH
Spin
2241 RPM
2304 RPM
Face
Composite
Composite
Balance
235mm
241mm
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 ESQ-C 14mm
This paddle delivers 89th percentile power (58.1 MPH), top 5% spin (2304 RPM) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.1 MPH puts it in the 89th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.3 MPH — top 10% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2304 RPM — top 5% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 13th 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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