Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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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
Specs
| $180 | Price | $100 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.2 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 115 | Swing weight | 115 |
| 6 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| standard | Shape | elongated |
| Carbon fiber | Surface | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| 5 in | Handle | 5 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, at 115 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 Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 measures 91 on power against 88 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. That comes from a 14 mm Bantam power core 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 6.4 twist weight against 6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- 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 core with a Carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, at 5 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 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 unstable 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 (115 vs 115) is what you feel 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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