ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. ONIX Evoke Premier Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14, which costs $180.
Power
91 vs 85
Spin
Too close to call
84 vs 83
Control
Too close to call
82 vs 79
Forgiveness
80 vs 72
Hand speed
112 vs 115 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$180 at IQ 80.6 vs $180 at IQ 78.6
Overall pick: ONIX Evoke Premier Pro · $180 · IQ 80.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 85Power91
- 82Control79
- 84Spin83
- 80Forgiveness72
- 82Sweet spot74
- 80Stability80
- 74Maneuverability73
- 84Pop92
- 78Touch72
- 80Consistency78
- 72Swing weight74
- 74Twist weight71
- 56Launch angle54
- 84Plow through88
- 70Softness56
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro 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 | ONIX Evoke Premier Pro | Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $180 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.6 — better | 78.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 — better | 6 |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit | Carbon fiber |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene | Bantam power core |
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro verdict
Onix finally thermoformed the Evoke. It hits noticeably harder than the standard Premier while keeping the wide standard shape that made the original forgiving.
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 softness: ONIX Evoke Premier Pro scores 70 against 56 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on control, twist weight, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $180, so price cannot break the tie.
Softness
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro leads by 14 points (70 vs 56).
Forgiveness
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Sweet spot
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro leads by 8 points (82 vs 74).
Pop
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 8 points (92 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
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 80 vs 72, sweet spot 82 vs 74, twist weight 74 vs 71. Twist weight 6.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 80 vs 72, touch 78 vs 72, control 82 vs 79. At 112 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.7 vs 81.9 on the weighted index). Neither has an advantage here — buy on availability, colourway or whichever grip feels better in hand.
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro is the clearer pick at this level — softness 70 vs 56, forgiveness 80 vs 72, twist weight 74 vs 71. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
Take ONIX Evoke Premier Pro if you want softness (+14), forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+8). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro review →Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 if you want pop (+8), power (+6), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 review →Where to Buy
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (80.6 vs 78.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — ONIX Evoke Premier Pro leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro, at 112 kg·cm² swing weight against 115 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 scores 91 for power against 85 for ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. That comes from a 14 mm Bantam power core swinging at 115 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro at 82 versus 79. Its 16 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?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro scores 84 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit face, against 83 for the Carbon fiber face on Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro, with the higher forgiveness score (80 vs 72). Its 6.4 twist weight against 6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $180. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core with a Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit face. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14: 14 mm Bantam power core with a Carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5 in handle, short enough that either forces the bottom hand up onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 82 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.2 oz, though swing weight differs (112 vs 115) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 to the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. ONIX Evoke Premier Pro leads on softness by 14 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $180 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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