Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.6 MPH power — a all-court option in a standard shape.
Price: $249.99. Swing weight: 106. Twist weight: 6.8. Weight: 7.85 oz. Power: 55.6 MPH. Spin: 1905 RPM. Core: 14.3mm. Shape: Standard. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th 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 bottom 10% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
Cons
- Very light swing weight of 106 (bottom 10%) sacrifices power and plow-through
Best For
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (106, bottom 10%) with 36.6 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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Paddletek
Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.6 MPH power — a all-court option in a standard shape.
$249.99
Find Your MatchStandard14.3mm coreCarbonGen 1Firepower BalancedAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
106
5th percentile
Twist Weight
6.8
74th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14.3mm
Power
55.6 MPH
37th percentile
Pop
36.6 MPH
71th percentile
Spin
1905 RPM
Very High
Balance
235mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th 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 bottom 10% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 106 (bottom 10%) sacrifices power and plow-through
Best For
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (106, bottom 10%) with 36.6 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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