Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14, which costs $180.
Power
91 vs 83
Spin
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
92 vs 83
Control
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
92 vs 79
Forgiveness
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
79 vs 72
Hand speed
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
105 vs 115 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$180 at IQ 78.6 vs $220 at IQ 81.2
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A · $220 · IQ 81.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 91Power83
- 79Control92
- 83Spin92
- 72Forgiveness79
- 74Sweet spot79
- 80Stability71
- 73Maneuverability87
- 92Pop75
- 72Touch92
- 78Consistency81
- 74Swing weight58
- 71Twist weight56
- 54Launch angle50
- 88Plow through69
- 56Softness84
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A 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 | Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.6 | 81.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.15 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6 — better | 5.8 |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Carbon fiber | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | Bantam power core | ProPulsion Foam |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A verdict
The UPA-A revision brings the Coral Pro under the new pro-tour surface limits. It is measurably tamer than the original Coral Pro, and it is the version that is tournament-legal going forward.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A scores 84 against 56 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 — a 28-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 is $40 cheaper at $180.
Softness
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 28 points (84 vs 56).
Touch
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 20 points (92 vs 72).
Plow through
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 19 points (88 vs 69).
Pop
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 17 points (92 vs 75).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (75 vs 75.5 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 and keep the $40.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is the clearer pick at this level — touch 92 vs 72, maneuverability 87 vs 73, control 92 vs 79. At 105 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is a narrow pick at this level — touch 92 vs 72, spin 92 vs 83, maneuverability 87 vs 73. Swing weight 105 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 56, forgiveness 79 vs 72. Its 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core at 8.15 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 if you want plow through (+19), pop (+17), swing weight (+16). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 review →Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A if you want softness (+28), touch (+20), maneuverability (+14). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A review →Where to Buy
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Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A FAQ
- Which is better, the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.2 vs 78.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 28 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, at 105 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 Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 scores 91 for power against 83 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A at 92 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A scores 92 for spin off its Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face, against 83 for the Carbon fiber face on Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14. In practice a 9-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, with the higher forgiveness score (79 vs 72). Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 actually carries the higher twist weight (6 vs 5.8), but Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A makes it back on sweet spot (79) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 costs $180, $40 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 TKO-C 14: 14 mm Bantam power core with a Carbon fiber face. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A: 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core with a Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 79 and sweet spot 79 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A at 8.15 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (105 vs 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 to the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads on softness by 28 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $180 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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