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Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm vs Ronbus Ripple R2 Beta 1 with 5.5 grams tungsten at neck and sides 14mm

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Specs Comparison

Spec
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm
Ronbus Ripple R2 Beta 1 with 5.5 grams tungsten at neck and sides 14mm
Price
$229.99
$250
Swing Weight
103
106
Twist Weight
6.51
6.46
Weight
7.8 oz
8 oz
Power
58.3 MPH
59.2 MPH
Pop
38.2 MPH
37.9 MPH
Spin
2241 RPM
2344 RPM
Face
Composite
Composite
Balance
235mm
231mm

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

Cons

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    Ronbus Ripple R2 Beta 1 with 5.5 grams tungsten at neck and sides 14mm

    This paddle delivers top 4% power (59.2 MPH), top 2% spin (2344 RPM) — a versatile option.

    Pros

    • +Elite power — 59.2 MPH puts it in the top 4% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
    • +Exceptional pop at 37.9 MPH — top 5% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
    • +Outstanding spin at 2344 RPM — top 2% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
    • +Quick hands — swing weight of 106 is in the 11th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver

    Cons

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