Franklin C45 14mm vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3
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 | $229.99 | $229.99 |
| PowerDerived | 51 | 51 |
| ControlDerived | 54 | 54 |
| SpinDerived | 88 | 88 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 43 | 44▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 37 | 33 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 14 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 16.2" | 16" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 7.7"▲ | 7.6" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.7"▲ | 5.25" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.56 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 21.6 cm | 20.9 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2025 | 2023 |
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
- 14mm against 14.3mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Handle
- Franklin C45 14mm has the longer handle at 5.7" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
Choose the
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3
- You prefer the brand or the feel
$229.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.
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