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 | Ronbus Nova R1 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 86.3/100 | 85.7/100 |
| MSRP | $200 | $160 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.7 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 116 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.25 in | 5.5 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.
Ronbus Nova R1
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $160.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8587
- Control9089
- Spin8488
- Forgiveness8885
- Sweet spot8986
- Stability8587
- Maneuverability8473
- Pop8483
- Touch8886
- Consistency8987
- Swing weight6679
- Twist weight8484
- Launch angle5457
- Plow through7485
- Softness8685
Bars listed in the order Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14 · Ronbus Nova R1
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.
Ronbus Nova R1
Ronbus keeps doing the same thing: premium specs, mid-tier price. The Nova R1 lands between a control and power build and does not embarrass itself in either direction.