Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (80.6 vs 79.4), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
76 vs 75
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
92 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
77 vs 77
Hand speed
93 vs 103 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$105 at IQ 79.4 vs $110 at IQ 80.6
Overall pick: Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid · $110 · IQ 80.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 75Power76
- 92Control85
- 90Spin90
- 77Forgiveness77
- 76Sweet spot76
- 75Stability74
- 92Maneuverability98
- 72Pop79
- 90Touch85
- 81Consistency79
- 55Swing weight39
- 65Twist weight68
- 47Launch angle51
- 64Plow through47
- 88Softness82
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid | Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $110 | $105 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.6 — better | 79.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.65 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 15.2 | 12.7 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 103 | 93 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.25 | 15.9375 |
| Face width(in) | 7.75 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.375 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | PT-700 Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | MachPro Polymer | Polymer Honeycomb |
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid verdict
Engage's 15.2 mm hybrid sits between the brand's control and power lines, and at street price it undercuts every comparable raw-carbon hybrid in the database.
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 verdict
At 7.65 oz this is the lightest paddle in the database, and the 12.7 mm core makes it faster still. It is a hands-speed specialist, not a power tool.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is plow through: Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid scores 64 against 47 for Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 — a 17-point gap. They are effectively level on twist weight, consistency, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($110 vs $105) that it should not break the tie.
Plow through
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid leads by 17 points (64 vs 47).
Swing weight
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid leads by 16 points (55 vs 39).
Control
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid leads by 7 points (92 vs 85).
Pop
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 leads by 7 points (79 vs 72).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (76.4 vs 75.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid, standard on the Bantam ALW-C 12.7.
- Control
- Consistency
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 85.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid, standard on the Bantam ALW-C 12.7.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 64 vs 47, control 92 vs 85, touch 90 vs 85. Swing weight 103 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Control
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid is a narrow pick at this level — softness 88 vs 82. Its 15.2 mm MachPro Polymer core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
Take Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid if you want plow through (+17), swing weight (+16), control (+7). Its swing weight of 103 kg·cm² and 15.2 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid review →Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7
Take Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 if you want pop (+7), maneuverability (+6), launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 93 kg·cm² and 12.7 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 review →Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 FAQ
- Which is better, the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid or the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (80.6 vs 79.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid leads by 17 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7, at 93 kg·cm² swing weight against 103 for Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid or the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 scores 76 for power against 75 for Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid. That comes from a 12.7 mm Polymer Honeycomb core swinging at 93 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid at 92 versus 85. Its 15.2 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 77 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.1 and 6.2.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $5 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid: 15.2 mm MachPro Polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7: 12.7 mm Polymer Honeycomb core with a PT-700 Raw Carbon Fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid, at 5.375 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (77) and sweet spot (76) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 at 7.65 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (93 vs 103) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 to the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid leads on plow through by 17 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $110 vs $105, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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