Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 | ProKennex Black Ace LG |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 86.3/100 | 83.1/100 |
| MSRP | $200 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.7 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 109 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Textured carbon |
| Handle | 5.25 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
ProKennex Black Ace LG
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8574
- Control9088
- Spin8482
- Forgiveness8888
- Sweet spot8986
- Stability8582
- Maneuverability8478
- Pop8470
- Touch8890
- Consistency8988
- Swing weight6670
- Twist weight8478
- Launch angle5448
- Plow through7476
- Softness8692
Bars listed in the order Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 · ProKennex Black Ace LG
Verdicts
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14
The lightweight Bantam. At 7.7 oz it is one of the fastest paddles in the database through hands battles, and Paddletek's core keeps the feel soft rather than tinny.
ProKennex Black Ace LG
The most arm-friendly build in the database. Softness 92 comes from ProKennex's Kinetic damping, and it is the one paddle we recommend without hesitation for players managing tendon pain.