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Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 12mm vs Thompson 515-Twill 14mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 12mm
Thompson 515-Twill 14mm
Price
$229.99
$249
Swing Weight
113
114
Twist Weight
6.55
6.8
Weight
7.7 oz
8.6 oz
Core
—
14mm
Power
57.7 MPH
57.6 MPH
Pop
37.9 MPH
36.7 MPH
Spin
2314 RPM
2418 RPM
Shape
—
Elongated
Face
Composite
Carbon
Balance
244mm
229mm
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 12mm
This paddle delivers 84th percentile power (57.7 MPH), top 4% spin (2314 RPM) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.7 MPH (84th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.9 MPH — top 6% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2314 RPM — top 4% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
Thompson 515-Twill 14mm
This paddle delivers 83th percentile power (57.6 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, top 1% spin (2418 RPM) — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.6 MPH (83th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.7 MPH (71th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2418 RPM — top 1% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Exceptional stability — 6.8 twist weight is 80th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −On the heavy side at 8.6 oz (top 3%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
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