Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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
Specs
| $200 | Price | $180 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.5 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 126 | Swing weight | 115 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Solid-span carbon | Surface | Carbon fiber |
| 5.6 in | Handle | 5 in |
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.