Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 16
Our call: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 16 (DinkScore 90 vs 87) — but the per-spec wins below can flip it for your game.
Paddletek
Bantam TKO-C 14.3
drive-heavy counter-attackers
87DinkScore
Spin4/5
Power5/5
Control3/5
Forgiveness3/5
★ Our pick
CRBN
TruFoam Genesis 16
foam-core pop with durability headroom
90DinkScore
Spin4/5
Power5/5
Control3/5
Forgiveness4/5
| Spec | Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3 | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Solid foam |
| Thickness | 14.3mm | 16mm |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Weight | 8.3 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weight ≈ | 121 | 117 |
| Price band | $180–$250 | $250+ |
| Arm-friendly | No | No |
The verdict
Buy the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 16 if you want the better overall package — it leads the DinkScore 90 to 87 and is the stronger fit for foam-core pop with durability headroom.
Buy the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3 if its strengths match your game — it's built for drive-heavy counter-attackers, and it sits in a different price band ($180–$250 vs $250+), which may settle the question by itself. Still torn? The Paddle Finder weighs the full database against your answers, not just these two.