Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Quartz Control 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
- 85Power78
- 90Control93
- 84Spin90
- 88Forgiveness91
- 89Sweet spot92
- 85Stability90
- 84Maneuverability82
- 84Pop72
- 88Touch92
- 89Consistency91
- 66Swing weight68
- 84Twist weight90
- 54Launch angle50
- 74Plow through72
- 86Softness89
Specs
| $200 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 7.7 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 105 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 6.9 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| standard | Shape | standard |
| Textured carbon | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
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.
Six Zero Quartz Control verdict
A control build in the Double Black Diamond tradition, only lighter and quicker. Twist weight and sweet spot are the standouts; power is deliberately mid-pack.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is pop: Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 scores 84 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on control, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($190 vs $200) that it should not break the tie.
Pop
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
Power
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 leads by 7 points (85 vs 78).
Spin
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want spin (+6), twist weight (+6), stability (+5). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14
Take Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 if you want pop (+12), power (+7), launch angle (+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 →Six Zero Quartz Control vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 86.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14, at 105 kg·cm² swing weight against 108 for Six Zero Quartz Control. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 measures 85 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 14 mm Bantam polymer core core swinging at 105 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 90. 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?
- Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction 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?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher forgiveness score (91) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14: 14 mm Bantam polymer core core with a Textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 5.25 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?
- Six Zero Quartz Control is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 91 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 at 7.7 oz against 7.9 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (105 vs 108) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 leads on pop by 12 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $190 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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