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Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm

Widebody, 12.7 mm core, 7.5–7.8 oz (about 217 g on average)

Where to buy

PickleballPH
Authorized retailer
In stock when checked October 26, 2026
₱14,500Open at PickleballPH

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Is this paddle right for me?

Plays like a

Quick hands

Light and short, so it wins fast exchanges at the net.

PowerHow hard the ball comes off the face on drives and smashes: 3.7
ControlHow easy it is to keep dinks and resets soft and placed: 2.7
Hand speedHow quickly you can move it in fast hands battles: 7.5
ForgivenessHow well it handles hits away from the center: 5.2

Estimated from specs, compared with the other paddles here. How

Specs

Weight: 7.5–7.8 oz (about 217 g on average)
Shape: Widebody
Length: 16 in
Width: 8 in
Core thickness: 12.7 mm
Handle length: 5.5 in
Grip sizearound the handle: Not published by brand
Core: Bantam QRT polymer core
Face: PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber (Toray 700)
USA Pickleball approved: Not published by brand

Balance numbers from Paddletek

These are Paddletek’s own published figures. Higher swing weight usually means more power but slower hands; higher twist weight means more stable on off-center hits.

Swing weight: 104
Twist weight: 7

Where these specs come from

From Paddletek's website (paddletek.com), checked October 26, 2026.