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 TKO-C 14 | Proton Series One Project Black |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 78.6/100 | 83.8/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | $180 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.2 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 115 | 117 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6 | 7 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Surface | Carbon fiber | Raw carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
- Tracked range
- $180 – $187
- Typical (median)
- $183.50
- All-time low
- $180
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Proton Series One Project Black
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9186
- Control7986
- Spin8390
- Forgiveness7280
- Sweet spot7482
- Stability8086
- Maneuverability7372
- Pop9282
- Touch7282
- Consistency7884
- Swing weight7476
- Twist weight7186
- Launch angle5454
- Plow through8886
- Softness5668
Bars listed in the order Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 · Proton Series One Project Black
Verdicts
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
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.
Proton Series One Project Black
A thermoformed unibody built around stability. The foam walls push twist weight to the top of our scored range, which is why off-center drives still land deep.