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Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12mm vs Ronbus Ripple R2 Beta 1 with 5.5 grams tungsten at neck and sides 14mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12mm
Ronbus Ripple R2 Beta 1 with 5.5 grams tungsten at neck and sides 14mm
Price
$249.99
$250
Swing Weight
103
106
Twist Weight
6.6
6.46
Weight
7.6 oz
8 oz
Power
58.3 MPH
59.2 MPH
Pop
37.8 MPH
37.9 MPH
Spin
2339 RPM
2344 RPM
Face
Composite
Composite
Balance
232mm
231mm
Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12mm
This paddle delivers top 8% power (58.3 MPH), top 3% spin (2339 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 37.8 MPH — top 7% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2339 RPM — top 3% 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 7.6 oz (bottom 2%) — 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
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 3% 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 6% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2344 RPM — top 3% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +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
Power PlayersDoubles SpecialistsSpin-Heavy Players
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