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Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm vs Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm
Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm
Price
$249.99
$249.99
Swing Weight
103
106
Twist Weight
6.56
6.8
Weight
7.7 oz
7.8 oz
Core
14.3mm
14.3mm
Power
55.4 MPH
55.6 MPH
Pop
36.3 MPH
36.6 MPH
Spin
2077 RPM
1905 RPM
Shape
Standard
Standard
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 1
Gen 1
Balance
232mm
235mm
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.4 MPH power — a all-court option in a standard shape.
Pros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 103 is in the bottom 5% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Below-average power at 55.4 MPH (20th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Very light swing weight of 103 (bottom 5%) sacrifices power and plow-through
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Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.6 MPH power — a all-court option in a standard shape.
Pros
- +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Exceptional stability — 6.8 twist weight is 80th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 106 is in the bottom 10% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 106 (bottom 10%) sacrifices power and plow-through
Best For
Doubles Specialists
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
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