Paddletek
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.
- Core
- 14 mm
- Weight
- 8.2 oz
- Swing wt
- 115
- Twist wt
- 6
- Shape
- standard
- Surface
- Carbon fiber
- Grip
- 5 in
- Released
- 2024
Pros
- Best-in-class counter speed
- Standard shape keeps hands quick
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Harsh feedback on resets
- Low forgiveness near the edges
Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
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Key attributes
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Bantam TKO-C 14
Our similarity engine ranks the whole database by average DNA deviation. Tighten or widen the band to see how far you have to travel to save money or gain a trait.
Paddle DNA™ match
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
IQ 78.6 · $180
3 paddles within 5% of the Bantam TKO-C 14
Ranked by DNA deviation
- -9 twist weight+7 launch angle+6 maneuverability-6 swing weight
+7 launch angle · -9 twist weight
- +10 swing weight+9 spin+8 softness+5 launch angle
+10 swing weight · -4 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (79.9 vs 78.6)
- +11 twist weight+8 swing weight+6 stability-5 maneuverability
+11 twist weight · -5 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (80.4 vs 78.6)
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