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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Bantam ALW-C (14.3mm)) vs Forgiveness-leaning (Bantam ALW-C (14.3mm)).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Bantam ALW-C (14.3mm) (lighter weight).
If you want softer feel, start with Pro Ultimate - Elongated - SSTCORE - Default Title (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Bantam ALW-C (14.3mm) (thinner core).
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Key differences
- Weight: Bantam ALW-C (14.3mm) is lighter by 10g (7.7 oz (217 g) vs 8 oz (227 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Thickness: Bantam ALW-C (14.3mm) is thinner by 1.7mm (14.3 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Pro Ultimate - Elongated - SSTCORE - Default Title is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Bantam ALW-C (14.3mm) is wider by 16mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.4 in (187 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.
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Pricing
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- 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