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Bantam TKO-C 14.3

14.3 mm

Weight: 7.8 oz

Price: $229.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    elongated

  • Length:
    16.5 in
  • Width:
    7.5 in
  • Thickness:
    14.3mm
  • Grip length:
    5.25 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.25 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3 is an elongated paddle with a 14.3mm polypropylene honeycomb core. Polypropylene cores are known for their blend of power and control. The paddle features a carbon fiber face, often associated with control and feel. Weighing 7.8 oz with a 5.25-inch grip, it falls into the midweight category. Its swing weight of 118 is considered high, potentially providing more power but requiring more effort to swing. The 16.5-inch length and 7.5-inch width could offer a larger sweet spot. This paddle may be suitable for intermediate to advanced players seeking a balance of power and control. The high swing weight and drive speed (55.7 mph) suggest potential for powerful drives. The carbon fiber face and moderate core thickness may provide good control for volleys (35.9 mph) and spin generation (2073 RPM). The twist weight of 6.5 may offer moderate stability on off-center hits. Players looking for a lighter, more maneuverable paddle might find this model less suitable.

Attributes

Summary

The Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3 is an elongated paddle with a 14.3mm polypropylene honeycomb core. Polypropylene cores are known for their blend of power and control. The paddle features a carbon fiber face, often associated with control and feel. Weighing 7.8 oz with a 5.25-inch grip, it falls into the midweight category. Its swing weight of 118 is considered high, potentially providing more power but requiring more effort to swing. The 16.5-inch length and 7.5-inch width could offer a larger sweet spot. This paddle may be suitable for intermediate to advanced players seeking a balance of power and control. The high swing weight and drive speed (55.7 mph) suggest potential for powerful drives. The carbon fiber face and moderate core thickness may provide good control for volleys (35.9 mph) and spin generation (2073 RPM). The twist weight of 6.5 may offer moderate stability on off-center hits. Players looking for a lighter, more maneuverable paddle might find this model less suitable.

Comparisons

Reviews

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Pickleball Studio

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect191054.835.31156.48245
Pickleball Studio2075--1186.6-
John Kew229356.536.41226.38250
Estimated:207355.692135.88941186.48667248
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Pickleball Studio

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect191054.835.31156.48245
Pickleball Studio2075--1186.6-
John Kew229356.536.41226.38250
Estimated:207355.692135.88941186.48667248

Drive speed

55.7mph

90th percentile

8.1

Volley speed

35.9mph

91st percentile

8.2

Swing weight

118

71st percentile

3.5%

Average

Spin

2,073RPM

86th percentile

8.1

Twist weight

6.487

61st percentile

5.4

Balance point

248mm

94th percentile

3.7%

Average

Drive speed

55.7mph

90th percentile

8.1

Volley speed

35.9mph

91st percentile

8.2

Swing weight

118

71st percentile

3.5%

Average

Spin

2,073RPM

86th percentile

8.1

Twist weight

6.487

61st percentile

5.4

Balance point

248mm

94th percentile

3.7%

Average

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