Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14mm Review
This paddle delivers top 10% power (58.2 MPH), top 1% spin (2390 RPM) — a versatile option.
Price: $229.99. Swing weight: 108. Twist weight: 6.76. Weight: 7.7 oz. Power: 58.2 MPH. Spin: 2390 RPM. Face: Composite.
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 1987)
- Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 16th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
Best For
- Power Players: 58.2 MPH drive speed (top 10%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (108, 16th percentile) with 37.5 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2390 RPM (top 1%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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Paddletek
Bantam ALW-C 14mm
This paddle delivers top 10% power (58.2 MPH), top 1% spin (2390 RPM) — a versatile option.
Composite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
108
Twist Weight
6.76
Weight
7.7 oz
Power
58.2 MPH
Pop
37.5 MPH
Spin
2390 RPM
Balance
237mm
Grip Length
5.25"
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 1987)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 16th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
Best For
Power Players
58.2 MPH drive speed (top 10%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (108, 16th percentile) with 37.5 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
Spin-Heavy Players
2390 RPM (top 1%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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