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Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm vs ProKennex Black Ace 14
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm
ProKennex Black Ace 14
Price
$249.99
$279
Swing Weight
103
102
Twist Weight
6.56
6.57
Weight
7.7 oz
7.8 oz
Core
14.3mm
14mm
Power
55.4 MPH
54.9 MPH
Pop
36.3 MPH
37.1 MPH
Spin
2077 RPM
2042 RPM
Shape
Standard
Wide body
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 1
Gen 1.5/Edgeless
Balance
232mm
224mm
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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ProKennex Black Ace 14
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.9 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Pros
- +Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 102 is in the bottom 4% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Below-average power at 54.9 MPH (13th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Very light swing weight of 102 (bottom 4%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Premium price at $279 — more expensive than 86% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Doubles Specialists
Code: PBEFFECT
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