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Bantam TKO-CX 12.7

12.7 mm

Weight: 8 oz

Price: $229.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    elongated

  • Length:
    16.5 in
  • Width:
    7.5 in
  • Thickness:
    12.7mm
  • Grip length:
    5.75 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.25 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7 is an elongated paddle with a 12.7mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a carbon fiber face. The combination of core and face materials may offer a balance of power and control. Its elongated shape could provide a larger sweet spot and increased reach. Weighing 8 ounces, it falls into a mid-weight range. With a 5.75-inch grip length, it may be suitable for players who prefer a longer grip or utilize a two-handed backhand. The swing weight of 119 is considered high and may provide more power, but could also be less maneuverable for some. The paddle's twist weight of 7.04, combined with a high twist weight rating (6.78 out of 10) and percentile (89th), suggests good stability on off-center hits. The spin rating is 7.72 out of 10, placing it in the 74th percentile for spin generation. This paddle might be suitable for intermediate to advanced players seeking a blend of power, control, and spin.

Attributes

Summary

The Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7 is an elongated paddle with a 12.7mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a carbon fiber face. The combination of core and face materials may offer a balance of power and control. Its elongated shape could provide a larger sweet spot and increased reach. Weighing 8 ounces, it falls into a mid-weight range. With a 5.75-inch grip length, it may be suitable for players who prefer a longer grip or utilize a two-handed backhand. The swing weight of 119 is considered high and may provide more power, but could also be less maneuverable for some. The paddle's twist weight of 7.04, combined with a high twist weight rating (6.78 out of 10) and percentile (89th), suggests good stability on off-center hits. The spin rating is 7.72 out of 10, placing it in the 74th percentile for spin generation. This paddle might be suitable for intermediate to advanced players seeking a blend of power, control, and spin.

Comparisons

Reviews

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Pickleball Studio

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect---1176.97247
Pickleball Studio2021--1217.11-
Estimated:2021--1197.04247
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Pickleball Studio

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect---1176.97247
Pickleball Studio2021--1217.11-
Estimated:2021--1197.04247

Spin

2,021RPM

74th percentile

7.7

Twist weight

7.04

89th percentile

6.8

Balance point

247mm

93rd percentile

3.3%

Average

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

119

75th percentile

4.3%

Average

Spin

2,021RPM

74th percentile

7.7

Twist weight

7.04

89th percentile

6.8

Balance point

247mm

93rd percentile

3.3%

Average

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

119

75th percentile

4.3%

Average

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