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Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.6 MPH power — an all-court option in a standard shape.

$199.99

At paddletek.com, checked 2026-11-15

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Standard14.3mm coreCarbonGen 1Firepower BalancedAll-Court

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
106
11th percentile
Twist Weight
6.8
80th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14.3mm
Power
55.6 MPH
24th percentile
Pop
36.6 MPH
68th percentile
Spin
1905 RPM
Very High
Balance
235mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (68th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Exceptional stability — 6.8 twist weight is 80th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 106 is in the 11th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver

Cons

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    Doubles Specialists

    Light swing weight (106, 11th percentile) with 36.6 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen

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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.