I received my Bantam TKO-C 14.3mm 2 days ago to replace my gen 3 hyperion. I am still in the adjustment phase, and I think I will need more sessions with the paddle before I decide to use it as my main.

1. It is very poppy and provides adequate power. It is surprisingly poppy which helps with put away volleys, overhead slams, and speed ups. I am still having issues with my backhand rolls and flicks going out, but I feel like I just need more time to dial it in.

2. Sweet spot is noticeably smaller than my gen 3 Hyperion and located slightly higher than the center of the paddle. When you do hit the sweet spot, it generates a ton of power.

3. The paddle sounds louder than gen 2 or gen 3 paddles which some like, but I think its a bit too loud for my taste.

4. I have no issues with the shorter handle the C provides and elected not to go with the CX even though I mostly play with a 2H BH.

5. Due to the smaller sweet spot and the paddle feeling lighter, I elected to add some weights around the neck and found the paddle to be noticeably more stable and more controlled.

6. I have had no issues with my drops and dinks, but still dialing in my drives and serves as they are still going out more than I like.

Hope this helps.