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 | Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 86.3/100 | 85.6/100 |
| MSRP | $200 | $175 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.7 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Core | 14 mm | 15 mm |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Aerospace bi-directional carbon with exposed aramid weave |
| Handle | 5.25 in | 5.375 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
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.
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $175.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8585
- Control9088
- Spin8495
- Forgiveness8882
- Sweet spot8984
- Stability8583
- Maneuverability8484
- Pop8482
- Touch8886
- Consistency8988
- Swing weight6668
- Twist weight8482
- Launch angle5457
- Plow through7478
- Softness8680
Bars listed in the order Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 · Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
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.
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
The exposed Kevlar weave is the story: it grips the ball like a fresh grit face but, unlike sprayed textures, it is the material itself, so the spin number does not decay over a season.