Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 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 spin, control, forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, which costs $200.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 91
Spin
83 vs 79
Control
79 vs 74
Forgiveness
72 vs 66
Hand speed
115 vs 126 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$180 at IQ 78.6 vs $200 at IQ 76.6
Overall pick: Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 · $180 · IQ 78.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power91
- 74Control79
- 79Spin83
- 66Forgiveness72
- 68Sweet spot74
- 84Stability80
- 64Maneuverability73
- 95Pop92
- 68Touch72
- 76Consistency78
- 86Swing weight74
- 76Twist weight71
- 50Launch angle54
- 93Plow through88
- 44Softness56
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 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 Power Elongated | Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.6 | 78.6 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 126 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 — better | 6 |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.6 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Carbon fiber |
| Core material | Coreless carbon | Bantam power core |
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated verdict
The coreless construction produces the hardest, most direct feel in the database. It is a specialist's tool, not a general recommendation.
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 swing weight: Gearbox Pro Power Elongated scores 86 against 74 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on power, pop, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 is $20 cheaper at $180.
Swing weight
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated leads by 12 points (86 vs 74).
Softness
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 12 points (56 vs 44).
Maneuverability
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 9 points (73 vs 64).
Forgiveness
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 6 points (72 vs 66).
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
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 72 vs 66, sweet spot 74 vs 68, control 79 vs 74. Twist weight 6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 73 vs 64, control 79 vs 74, forgiveness 72 vs 66. At 115 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.1 vs 81.9 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 and keep the $20.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 56 vs 44, forgiveness 72 vs 66. Its 14 mm Bantam power core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want swing weight (+12), twist weight (+5), plow through (+5). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 if you want softness (+12), maneuverability (+9), forgiveness (+6). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 review →Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (78.6 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Gearbox Pro Power Elongated leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14, at 115 kg·cm² swing weight against 126 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated scores 94 for power against 91 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14. That comes from a 14 mm Coreless carbon core swinging at 126 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 at 79 versus 74. 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 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14, with the higher forgiveness score (72 vs 66). Gearbox Pro Power Elongated actually carries the higher twist weight (6.3 vs 6), but Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 makes it back on sweet spot (74) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 costs $180, $20 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 Power Elongated: 14 mm Coreless 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 Power Elongated, at 5.6 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 Power Elongated avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 72 and sweet spot 74 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 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 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated leads on swing weight by 12 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $200 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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