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 | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 78.6/100 | 85.8/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $99 |
| Best tracked price | $180 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.2 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 115 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6 | 6.5 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Surface | Carbon fiber | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5 in | 5.3 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
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
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9184
- Control7990
- Spin8389
- Forgiveness7287
- Sweet spot7487
- Stability8084
- Maneuverability7380
- Pop9280
- Touch7288
- Consistency7888
- Swing weight7468
- Twist weight7182
- Launch angle5455
- Plow through8876
- Softness5684
Bars listed in the order Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 · Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
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.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
The $99 paddle that keeps embarrassing $200 ones. The V-Sol Pro will not out-drive the foam flagships, but on control, spin and consistency it is genuinely competitive.