JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Both land on the same overall IQ score (86.3), so the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, which costs $250.
Power
Too close to call
86 vs 85
Spin
90 vs 84
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Forgiveness
88 vs 84
Hand speed
105 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$200 at IQ 86.3 vs $250 at IQ 86.3
Overall pick: Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 · $200 · IQ 86.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 86Power85
- 90Control90
- 90Spin84
- 84Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot89
- 86Stability85
- 80Maneuverability84
- 82Pop84
- 88Touch88
- 90Consistency89
- 70Swing weight66
- 82Twist weight84
- 52Launch angle54
- 82Plow through74
- 80Softness86
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 | Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.3 | 86.3 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.4 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.375 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Textured carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion Core 4 | Bantam polymer core |
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 verdict
The Perseus formula in a shorter, faster body. Control 90 and spin 90 with a 112 swing weight makes this the easiest Gen 4 JOOLA to swing.
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 verdict
The lightweight Bantam. At 7.7 oz it is one of the fastest paddles in the database through hands battles, and Paddletek's core keeps the feel soft rather than tinny.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is plow through: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 82 against 74 for Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, pop, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 is $50 cheaper at $200.
Plow through
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 8 points (82 vs 74).
Spin
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Softness
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
Forgiveness
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
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 (85.8 vs 87.5 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 and keep the $50.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.7 vs 86.7 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 and keep the $50.
- Spin
- Power
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 82 vs 74, spin 90 vs 84, power 86 vs 85. Swing weight 112 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Spin
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 86 vs 80, forgiveness 88 vs 84, twist weight 84 vs 82. Its 14 mm Bantam polymer core at 7.7 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if you want plow through (+8), spin (+6), swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 review →Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14
Take Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 if you want softness (+6), forgiveness (+4), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 review →JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both carry the same overall Paddle IQ score (86.3). The split is trait by trait — JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads on plow through by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14, at 105 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 86 for power against 85 for Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 84 for the Textured carbon face on Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 84). Its 6.9 twist weight against 6.6 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 ALW-C 14 costs $200, $50 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14: 14 mm Bantam polymer core with a Textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, at 5.4 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 89 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 at 7.7 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (105 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth switching between the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 and the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads on plow through by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $250 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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