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Paddletek Bantam ESQ-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 ESQ-C 14mm
Ronbus Ripple R2 Beta 1 with 11 grams tungsten at neck & sides 14mm
Price
$249.99
$250
Swing Weight
107
109
Twist Weight
6.7
7.17
Weight
7.7 oz
8.3 oz
Power
58.1 MPH
59.2 MPH
Pop
37.3 MPH
38 MPH
Spin
2304 RPM
2344 RPM
Face
Composite
Composite
Balance
241mm
229mm
Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14mm
This paddle delivers 89th percentile power (58.1 MPH), top 5% spin (2304 RPM) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.1 MPH puts it in the 89th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.3 MPH — top 10% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2304 RPM — top 5% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 13th 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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