Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7mm vs Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm
The Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7mm and Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm differ most on control and core thickness. Both are scored by the same formula from published specs, so the comparison is like for like — but neither has been physically measured by us.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $249.99 | $249.99 |
| PowerDerived | 45▲ | 41 |
| ControlDerived | 51 | 61▲ |
| SpinDerived | 79 | 79 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 63 | 65▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 24 | 30 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 12.7 mm | 14.3 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 | 7.66 oz | 7.78 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.6 cm | 20.9 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2023 | 2024 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Control
- Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm scores 61 against 51 — 10 points of more predictable dinks and resets.
- Core thickness
- 12.7mm against 14.3mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Handle
- Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm has the longer handle at 5.5" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
Choose the
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7mm
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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Choose the
Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm
- You want control (61/100)
- You hit a two-handed backhand
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