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.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power90
- 74Control80
- 79Spin84
- 66Forgiveness78
- 68Sweet spot80
- 84Stability82
- 64Maneuverability84
- 95Pop92
- 68Touch74
- 76Consistency80
- 86Swing weight66
- 76Twist weight74
- 50Launch angle60
- 93Plow through78
- 44Softness62
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 specs
Every measured 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 | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.6 | 81 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 126 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.6 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | Coreless carbon | Bantam Poly-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 14 mm hands-battle paddle. Pop 92 and maneuverability 84 make it the fastest counter-punching option Paddletek builds, at the cost of a small margin for error.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 scores 84 against 64 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, stability, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($200 vs $200) that it should not break the tie.
Maneuverability
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 20 points (84 vs 64).
Swing weight
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated leads by 20 points (86 vs 66).
Softness
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 18 points (62 vs 44).
Plow through
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated leads by 15 points (93 vs 78).
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 the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 78 vs 66, sweet spot 80 vs 68, consistency 80 vs 76. Twist weight 6.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 is the clearer pick at this level — maneuverability 84 vs 64, forgiveness 78 vs 66, control 80 vs 74. At 105 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 84 vs 64, spin 84 vs 79, touch 74 vs 68. Swing weight 105 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- 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 62 vs 44, forgiveness 78 vs 66. Its 14 mm Bantam Poly-Core core at 7.9 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 (+20), plow through (+15), power (+4). 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 maneuverability (+20), softness (+18), forgiveness (+12). Its swing weight of 105 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 (81 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14, at 105 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 measures 94 on power against 90 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 80 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 84 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber face, against 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice a 5-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, with 6.3 twist weight against 6.2. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 carries the higher forgiveness score (78) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- 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 Poly-Core core with a Raw carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.25 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 78 and sweet spot 80 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 at 7.9 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (105 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. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads on maneuverability by 20 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $200 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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