Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12mm Review
This paddle delivers top 8% power (58.3 MPH), top 9% spin (2241 RPM) — a versatile option.
Price: $229.99. Swing weight: 103. Twist weight: 6.51. Weight: 7.8 oz. Power: 58.3 MPH. Spin: 2241 RPM. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Elite power — 58.3 MPH puts it in the top 8% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- Exceptional pop at 38.2 MPH — top 2% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- Outstanding spin at 2241 RPM — top 9% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- Quick hands — swing weight of 103 is in the bottom 5% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- Very light swing weight of 103 (bottom 5%) sacrifices power and plow-through
Best For
- Power Players: 58.3 MPH drive speed (top 8%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (103, bottom 5%) with 38.2 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2241 RPM (top 9%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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Paddletek
Bantam ALW-C 12mm
This paddle delivers top 8% power (58.3 MPH), top 9% spin (2241 RPM) — a versatile option.
Composite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
103
Twist Weight
6.51
Weight
7.8 oz
Power
58.3 MPH
Pop
38.2 MPH
Spin
2241 RPM
Balance
235mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.3 MPH puts it in the top 8% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 38.2 MPH — top 2% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2241 RPM — top 9% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 103 is in the bottom 5% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 103 (bottom 5%) sacrifices power and plow-through
Best For
Power Players
58.3 MPH drive speed (top 8%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (103, bottom 5%) with 38.2 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
Spin-Heavy Players
2241 RPM (top 9%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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