Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 vs Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (79.4 vs 78.4), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
76 vs 76
Spin
90 vs 74
Control
Too close to call
85 vs 82
Forgiveness
84 vs 77
Hand speed
93 vs 106 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$80 at IQ 78.4 vs $105 at IQ 79.4
Overall pick: Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 · $105 · IQ 79.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 76Power76
- 85Control82
- 90Spin74
- 77Forgiveness84
- 76Sweet spot85
- 74Stability77
- 98Maneuverability82
- 79Pop79
- 85Touch76
- 79Consistency80
- 39Swing weight52
- 68Twist weight70
- 51Launch angle64
- 47Plow through64
- 82Softness82
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 vs Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 | Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $105 | $80 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 79.4 — better | 78.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 7.65 | 7.8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 12.7 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 93 | 106 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.2 — better | 5.9 |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 15.9375 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | PT-700 Raw Carbon Fiber | Fiberglass composite |
| Core material | Polymer Honeycomb | Rev-Core polymer |
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 verdict
At 7.65 oz this is the lightest paddle in the database, and the 12.7 mm core makes it faster still. It is a hands-speed specialist, not a power tool.
Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 verdict
A genuinely balanced sub-$100 paddle. Nothing about it is elite, but nothing is a liability either, which is rare at this price.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is plow through: Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 scores 64 against 47 for Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 — a 17-point gap. They are effectively level on control, stability, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 is $25 cheaper at $80.
Plow through
Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 leads by 17 points (64 vs 47).
Spin
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Maneuverability
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 leads by 16 points (98 vs 82).
Swing weight
Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 leads by 13 points (52 vs 39).
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
Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0
Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 85 vs 76, forgiveness 84 vs 77, stability 77 vs 74. Twist weight 5.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 90 vs 74, maneuverability 98 vs 82, touch 85 vs 76. At 93 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 74, maneuverability 98 vs 82, touch 85 vs 76. Swing weight 93 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0
Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 84 vs 77, twist weight 70 vs 68. Its 16 mm Rev-Core polymer core at 7.8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7
Take Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 if you want spin (+16), maneuverability (+16), touch (+9). Its swing weight of 93 kg·cm² and 12.7 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 review →Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0
Take Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 if you want plow through (+17), swing weight (+13), launch angle (+13). Its swing weight of 106 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 review →Where to Buy
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7
Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 vs Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 FAQ
- Which is better, the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 or the Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (79.4 vs 78.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 leads by 17 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7, at 93 kg·cm² swing weight against 106 for Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 or the Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 76 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 at 85 versus 82. Its 12.7 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 ALW-C 12.7 scores 90 for spin off its PT-700 Raw Carbon Fiber face, against 74 for the Fiberglass composite face on Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0. In practice a 16-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 77). Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.2 vs 5.9), but Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 makes it back on sweet spot (85) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 costs $80, $25 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?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7: 12.7 mm Polymer Honeycomb core with a PT-700 Raw Carbon Fiber face. Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0: 16 mm Rev-Core polymer core with a Fiberglass composite face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7, at 5.25 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 85 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 at 7.65 oz against 7.8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (93 vs 106) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 to the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 leads on plow through by 17 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $105 vs $80, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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