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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.

$199.99

At paddletek.com, checked 2026-11-15

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Standard12.7mm coreCarbonGen 1Firepower BalancedPower

USAP approved since Jul 25, 2024

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

Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
Always confirm on the official USA Pickleball list before tournament play.

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
103
5th percentile
Twist Weight
6.7
76th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
12.7mm
Power
55.9 MPH
33rd percentile
Pop
37.2 MPH
89th percentile
Spin
1979 RPM
Very High
Balance
230mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 89th 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

Pros who play the Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm

From our PPA Tour player data, with world ranks as of Nov 8, 2026. Tap a player for their record, rating and results, or draft them in the 11-0 Challenge.

Elsie Hendershot
PPA #65 (women)

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the brand store's (paddletek.com), checked 2026-11-15. How we score paddles.