Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm Pickleball Paddle

Designed to meet Andrea Koop’s powerful demands, the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm Pickleball Paddle brings serious players controllable power and modern spin capabilities. At the center of this 7.7-ounce paddle lies an ever-popular 12.7mm Bantam Polymer core. Now used across a majority of Paddletek’s signature paddles, this core excels in the hands of a power player by offering an expanded sweet spot, returning energy to the ball through Quick Response Technology for pop, and eating up enough vibrations to limit fatigue during long matches.

The spin and control that the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm Pickleball Paddle promises does lean on the bantam core, but really, it’s the PT-700 Unidirectional RAW Carbon Fiber hitting surface that makes it possible. This naturally textured surface is trusted throughout the industry for its long-lasting grit, impressive rigidity for dwell time, and its crispy and satisfying feel upon contact. The 5.5” puts a bow on this lethal paddle by enhancing swing speed on overhead slams and adding reach for staying alive in hand battles.

Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm RAW Carbon Pickleball Paddle

As the thicker and more controllable of the two paddles designed in conjunction with Andrea Koop, the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm Pickleball Paddle promises to bring precision and spin with enough pop to hang with any opponent. More of an all-court paddle than a pure control tool, this 7.7-ounce standard shape brings a well-trusted 14.3mm core to the table. This core, now heavily featured across Paddletek’s offerings, cushions for a smooth feel, eats up vibrations, adds dwell time, expands the sweet spot, and even uses Quick Response technology to add the pop that allows us to call this an all-court paddle.

The Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm Pickleball Paddle runs with the performance of the Bantam core by adding a familiar PT-700 Unidirectional RAW Carbon Fiber hitting surface. Stretching 8” wide, this hitting surface provides rigidity for dwell time, natural texture for spin, and crisp feel for confidence that avid players demand. Toss in the 5.5” handle that helps us reach tricky dinks while cutting down on drag to promote swing speed and we have a paddle we know we can dominate with.

Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8"

Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm Pickleball Paddle Technical Specifications
Average Weight: 7.7 ounces
Weight Range: 7.6 – 7.9 ounces
Grip Circumference: 4 1/4" (medium) Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8"
Grip Style: Cushion
Grip Manufacturer: Paddletek
Handle Length: 5.5"
Paddle Length: 15.9"
Paddle Width: 8"
Paddle Face: PT-700 Unidirectional RAW Carbon Fiber
Core Material: Bantam Polymer Honeycomb
Core Thickness: 12.7mm (0.50")
Edge Guard: 1/8" Overlapping Paddle Face
Manufacturer: Paddletek Pickleball
Made in USA

Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm Pickleball Paddle Technical Specifications
Average Weight: 7.7 ounces
Weight Range: 7.6 – 7.9 ounces
Grip Circumference: 4 1/4" (medium) Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8"
Grip Style: Cushion
Grip Manufacturer: Paddletek
Handle Length: 5.5"
Paddle Length: 15.9"
Paddle Width: 8"
Paddle Face: PT-700 Unidirectional RAW Carbon Fiber
Core Material: Bantam Polymer Honeycomb
Core Thickness: 14.3mm (0.563")
Edge Guard: 1/8" Overlapping Paddle Face
Manufacturer: Paddletek Pickleball
Made in USA