Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm vs Thompson 515 Uni
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 | $249.99 | $249.99 |
| PowerDerived | 66 | 68▲ |
| ControlDerived | 45 | 45 |
| SpinDerived | 87 | 87 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 31 | 34▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 58 | 54 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 14.3 mm | 14 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Toray carbon | Toray carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Elongated | Elongated |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 16.5" | 16.5" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 7.4" | 7.4" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.75"▲ | 5.25" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 8 oz | 8.17 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 22.2 cm | 21.5 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2024 | 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
- 14.3mm against 14mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Handle
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm has the longer handle at 5.75" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
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Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm
- You hit a two-handed backhand
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