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Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14mm vs Ronbus Ripple R2 Beta 1 with 11 grams tungsten at neck & sides 14mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14mm
Ronbus Ripple R2 Beta 1 with 11 grams tungsten at neck & sides 14mm
Price
$229.99
$250
Swing Weight
108
109
Twist Weight
6.76
7.17
Weight
7.7 oz
8.3 oz
Power
58.2 MPH
59.2 MPH
Pop
37.5 MPH
38 MPH
Spin
2390 RPM
2344 RPM
Face
Composite
Composite
Balance
237mm
229mm

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

    Ronbus Ripple R2 Beta 1 with 11 grams tungsten at neck & sides 14mm

    This paddle delivers top 4% power (59.2 MPH), top 3% spin (2344 RPM), rock-solid stability (top 8%) — 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 38 MPH — top 5% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
    • +Outstanding spin at 2344 RPM — top 3% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
    • +Exceptional stability — 7.17 twist weight is top 8% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
    • +Quick hands — swing weight of 109 is in the 19th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver

    Cons

    • −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (88th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

    Best For

    Power PlayersDoubles SpecialistsSpin-Heavy Players

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