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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Bantam TS-5 Pro) vs Reach-leaning (CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square)).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with Bantam TS-5 Pro (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square) (longer length or grip).
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square) (face material or texture).
Best-for highlights
Bantam TS-5 Pro
Forgiveness-leaningValue-leaning
CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square)
Reach-leaningSpin-friendly
Key differences
- Minimum price: Bantam TS-5 Pro is cheaper by USD 325.01 (USD 99.99 vs USD 425.00)
- Weight: Bantam TS-5 Pro is lighter by 9g (7.6 oz (215 g) vs 7.9 oz (224 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square) is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Bantam TS-5 Pro is wider by 16mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.4 in (187 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Face material: Fiberglass vs T700 Carbon Fiber
Bantam TS-5 Pro – 14.3mm
Price$100
Weight7.6 oz
Thickness14.3 mm
Core--
CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square) – 14mm
Price$425
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness14 mm
Core100% Foam
These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions and materials.
Price:$100 – $425
Weight:7.6 – 7.9 oz
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
Minimum priceDifferent
$325 rangeBantam TS-5 Pro – 14.3mm
USD 99.99
CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square) – 14mm
USD 425.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$325 rangeBantam TS-5 Pro – 14.3mm
USD 99.99
CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square) – 14mm
USD 425.00
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.3 oz rangeBantam TS-5 Pro – 14.3mm
7.6 oz (215 g)
CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square) – 14mm
7.9 oz (224 g)
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Bantam TS-5 Pro – 14.3mm
16 in (406 mm)
CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square) – 14mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
Bantam TS-5 Pro – 14.3mm
8 in (203 mm)
CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square) – 14mm
7.4 in (187 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
Bantam TS-5 Pro – 14.3mm
Fiberglass
CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves (Square) – 14mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
How we detect differences
We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:
- Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
- Thickness: 1mm or more difference
- Price: $20 or more difference
- Materials: Any difference in core or face material