JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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
- 80Control80
- 90Spin84
- 76Forgiveness78
- 78Sweet spot80
- 82Stability82
- 84Maneuverability84
- 94Pop92
- 74Touch74
- 80Consistency80
- 70Swing weight66
- 76Twist weight74
- 60Launch angle60
- 82Plow through78
- 56Softness62
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 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 | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 | Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 — better | 81 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction surface | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | Propulsion core with foam walls | Bantam Poly-Core |
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 verdict
The 14 mm Pro V trades the 16 mm model's dwell time for the highest pop we have measured in the Perseus line. It is a speed-up paddle for players who already have hands.
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 spin: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 scores 90 against 84 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 is $80 cheaper at $200.
Spin
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Softness
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 6 points (62 vs 56).
Power
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Swing weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 4 points (70 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (78.3 vs 78.9 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 and keep the $80.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83 vs 81.7 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 and keep the $80.
- Spin
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 84, power 94 vs 90, plow through 82 vs 78. Swing weight 111 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 62 vs 56, forgiveness 78 vs 76. 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?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 if you want spin (+6), power (+4), swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 review →Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 if you want softness (+6). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 81), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14, at 105 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 measures 94 on power against 90 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14. That comes from a 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 at 80 versus 80. 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction surface face, against 84 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, with 6.7 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?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 costs $200, $80 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14: 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core with a Raw carbon friction surface 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 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. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 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 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (105 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads on spin by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $280 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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