Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 vs Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 91Power92
- 79Control78
- 83Spin88
- 72Forgiveness71
- 74Sweet spot73
- 80Stability76
- 73Maneuverability79
- 92Pop93
- 72Touch74
- 78Consistency79
- 74Swing weight68
- 71Twist weight62
- 54Launch angle61
- 88Plow through84
- 56Softness58
Specs
| $180 | Price | $250 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.2 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 115 | Swing weight | 114 |
| 6 | Twist weight | 5.6 |
| standard | Shape | elongated |
| Carbon fiber | Surface | Quadcarbon face |
| 5 in | Handle | 5.5 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 Vanguard Power Air verdict
Explosive acceleration and crisp feedback for players who create their own control. The air-dynamic throat cuts drag noticeably on fast swings.