Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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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
Specs
| $110 | Price | $105 |
|---|---|---|
| 15.2 mm | Core | 12.7 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 7.65 oz |
| 103 | Swing weight | 93 |
| 6.1 | Twist weight | 6.2 |
| hybrid | Shape | standard |
| Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Surface | PT-700 Raw Carbon Fiber |
| 5.375 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 ($105 vs $110) 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 should you buy?
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
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 vs Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid FAQ
- Which is better, the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 or the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid?
- 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 Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 or the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 measures 76 on 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?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 scores 90 for spin off its PT-700 Raw Carbon Fiber face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face on Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7, with 6.2 twist weight against 6.1. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 carries the higher forgiveness score (77) as a result.
- 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?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7: 12.7 mm Polymer Honeycomb core with a PT-700 Raw Carbon Fiber face. Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid: 15.2 mm MachPro Polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 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?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 77 and sweet spot 76 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- 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 $105 vs $110, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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