Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Quartz Control takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Quartz Control 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 78
Spin
90 vs 83
Control
93 vs 79
Forgiveness
91 vs 72
Hand speed
108 vs 115 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$190 at IQ 88 vs $180 at IQ 78.6
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 91Power78
- 79Control93
- 83Spin90
- 72Forgiveness91
- 74Sweet spot92
- 80Stability90
- 73Maneuverability82
- 92Pop72
- 72Touch92
- 78Consistency91
- 74Swing weight68
- 71Twist weight90
- 54Launch angle50
- 88Plow through72
- 56Softness89
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 vs Six Zero Quartz Control 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 Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.6 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon fiber | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Bantam power core | Thermoformed polymer |
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 Quartz Control verdict
A control build in the Double Black Diamond tradition, only lighter and quicker. Twist weight and sweet spot are the standouts; power is deliberately mid-pack.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 89 against 56 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 — a 33-point gap. Price is close enough ($180 vs $190) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 33 points (89 vs 56).
Pop
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 20 points (92 vs 72).
Touch
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 20 points (92 vs 72).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 19 points (91 vs 72).
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
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 72, sweet spot 92 vs 74, twist weight 90 vs 71. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — touch 92 vs 72, forgiveness 91 vs 72, control 93 vs 79. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Forgiveness
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — touch 92 vs 72, control 93 vs 79, spin 90 vs 83. Swing weight 108 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — softness 89 vs 56, forgiveness 91 vs 72, twist weight 90 vs 71. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 if you want pop (+20), plow through (+16), power (+13). 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 Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+33), touch (+20), forgiveness (+19). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 78.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 33 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 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 Quartz Control?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 scores 91 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. 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 Quartz Control at 93 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 Quartz Control scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 83 for the Carbon fiber face on Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14. In practice a 7-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 72). Its 7.2 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?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- 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 Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 5.25 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?
- Six Zero Quartz Control is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 91 and sweet spot 92 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 Quartz Control at 7.9 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on softness by 33 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $180 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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