Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14, which costs $180.
Power
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Spin
83 vs 78
Control
Too close to call
80 vs 79
Forgiveness
84 vs 72
Hand speed
Too close to call
115 vs 115 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$100 at IQ 81.9 vs $180 at IQ 78.6
Overall pick: Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta · $100 · IQ 81.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 91Power88
- 79Control80
- 83Spin78
- 72Forgiveness84
- 74Sweet spot84
- 80Stability86
- 73Maneuverability72
- 92Pop90
- 72Touch76
- 78Consistency80
- 74Swing weight76
- 71Twist weight84
- 54Launch angle62
- 88Plow through86
- 56Softness72
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $100 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.6 | 81.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6 | 6.4 — better |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon fiber | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| Core material | Bantam power core | X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter |
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.
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta verdict
Fiberglass instead of carbon means more pop and less bite. At $100 the Pro Air Invikta is the cheapest way into elongated Selkirk power, as long as you do not need a raw-carbon spin number.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta scores 72 against 56 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on power, pop, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is $80 cheaper at $100.
Softness
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 16 points (72 vs 56).
Twist weight
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 13 points (84 vs 71).
Forgiveness
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
Sweet spot
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
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 AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 84 vs 72, sweet spot 84 vs 74, twist weight 84 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (79.3 vs 78.3 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta and keep the $80.
- Forgiveness
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.6 vs 81.9 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta and keep the $80.
- Spin
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is the clearer pick at this level — softness 72 vs 56, forgiveness 84 vs 72, twist weight 84 vs 71. Its 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want softness (+16), twist weight (+13), forgiveness (+12). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 if you want spin (+5). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 78.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 115 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 scores 91 for power against 88 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta at 80 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?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 scores 83 for spin off its Carbon fiber face, against 78 for the FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face on Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. In practice a 5-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, with the higher forgiveness score (84 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta costs $100, $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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta: 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core with a FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 84 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta at 8 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight is identical at 115 kg·cm², so they will feel the same mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 to the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads on softness by 16 points; everything else is within 13 points. At $100 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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