Bantam ESQ-C 14mm
This paddle delivers 89th percentile power (58.1 MPH), top 5% spin (2304 RPM) — a versatile option.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Elite power — 58.1 MPH puts it in the 89th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.3 MPH — top 9% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2304 RPM — top 5% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 15th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 5%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
Best For
58.1 MPH drive speed (89th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Light swing weight (107, 15th percentile) with 37.3 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
2304 RPM (top 5%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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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 list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.