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Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.4 MPH power — an all-court option in a standard shape.

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Standard14.3mm coreCarbonGen 1Firepower BalancedAll-Court

USAP approved since Oct 26, 2023

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
103
5th percentile
Twist Weight
6.56
68th percentile
Weight
7.7 oz
Core Thickness
14.3mm
Power
55.4 MPH
21st percentile
Pop
36.3 MPH
56th percentile
Spin
2077 RPM
Very High
Balance
232mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 103 is in the bottom 5% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 5%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions

Cons

  • −Very light swing weight of 103 (bottom 5%) sacrifices power and plow-through

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Data sources

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