Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 91
Spin
Too close to call
83 vs 82
Control
Too close to call
79 vs 76
Forgiveness
78 vs 72
Hand speed
115 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$180 at IQ 78.6 vs $280 at IQ 80.9
Overall pick: Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 · $180 · IQ 78.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power91
- 76Control79
- 82Spin83
- 78Forgiveness72
- 80Sweet spot74
- 88Stability80
- 70Maneuverability73
- 90Pop92
- 70Touch72
- 78Consistency78
- 82Swing weight74
- 84Twist weight71
- 62Launch angle54
- 92Plow through88
- 56Softness56
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 | Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.9 — better | 78.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 6 |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Carbon fiber |
| Core material | Solid carbon core | Bantam power core |
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 verdict
The most raw power in the database. Power 94 and plow-through 92 come with a 120 swing weight — this is a serve-and-drive weapon, not a kitchen paddle.
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 verdict
A pure pop paddle. Counters come off the face faster than almost anything in the database, and the trade-off is a firm, chatty feel on soft shots.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 84 against 71 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 is $100 cheaper at $180.
Twist weight
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 13 points (84 vs 71).
Stability
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Swing weight
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 8 points (82 vs 74).
Launch angle
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 8 points (62 vs 54).
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
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 71, forgiveness 78 vs 72, sweet spot 80 vs 74. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (78 vs 78.3 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 and keep the $100.
- Control
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.9 vs 81.9 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 and keep the $100.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 71, forgiveness 78 vs 72. Its 16 mm Solid carbon core at 8.5 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Take Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 if you want twist weight (+13), stability (+8), swing weight (+8). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 review →Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 if you prefer a standard face and a 5 in handle and a 14 mm Bantam power core — it gives up nothing measurable to Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16.
Read the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 review →Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (80.9 vs 78.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14, at 115 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 94 for power against 91 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14. That comes from a 16 mm Solid carbon core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 at 79 versus 76. Its 14 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 TKO-C 14 scores 83 for spin off its Carbon fiber face, against 82 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, with the higher forgiveness score (78 vs 72). Its 6.9 twist weight against 6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 costs $180, $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16: 16 mm Solid carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14: 14 mm Bantam power core with a Carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 78 and sweet spot 80 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 at 8.2 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 to the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads on twist weight by 13 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $280 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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