Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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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
Specs
| $180 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.2 oz | Weight | 8.15 oz |
| 115 | Swing weight | 105 |
| 6 | Twist weight | 5.8 |
| standard | Shape | hybrid |
| Carbon fiber | Surface | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| 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.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 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 →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 measures 91 on power against 83 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. 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?
- 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?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14, with 6 twist weight against 5.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A carries the higher forgiveness score (79) as a result.
- 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 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 unstable 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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