Avoura Rhapsody 13mm vs Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm
On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $225.00▲ | $249.99 |
| PowerDerived | 49▲ | 48 |
| ControlDerived | 56▲ | 54 |
| SpinDerived | 79 | 79 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 69▲ | 65 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 31 | 31 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 13 mm | 12.7 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Toray carbon | Toray carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.9" | 15.9" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8" | 8" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.25" | 5.5"▲ |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 8.02 oz | 7.82 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.6 cm | 20.9 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2025 | 2024 |
These two are hard to separate
Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Core thickness
- 13mm against 12.7mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Handle
- Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm has the longer handle at 5.5" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
- Price
- Avoura Rhapsody 13mm is $25 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm
- You hit a two-handed backhand
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