Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.9 MPH power, crisp 12.7mm feel — a power option in a standard shape.
Price: $249.99. Swing weight: 103. Twist weight: 6.7. Weight: 7.82 oz. Power: 55.9 MPH. Spin: 1979 RPM. Core: 12.7mm. Shape: Standard. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- Quick hands — swing weight of 103 is in the bottom 5% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Thin core (12.7mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- Very light swing weight of 103 (bottom 5%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
Best For
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (103, bottom 5%) with 37.2 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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Paddletek
Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.9 MPH power, crisp 12.7mm feel — a power option in a standard shape.
$249.99
Find Your MatchStandard12.7mm coreCarbonGen 1Firepower BalancedPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
103
2th percentile
Twist Weight
6.7
79th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
12.7mm
Power
55.9 MPH
50th percentile
Pop
37.2 MPH
96th percentile
Spin
1979 RPM
Very High
Balance
230mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 103 is in the bottom 5% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Thin core (12.7mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 103 (bottom 5%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
Best For
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (103, bottom 5%) with 37.2 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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