Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14mm Review
This paddle delivers 89th percentile power (58.1 MPH), top 5% spin (2304 RPM) — a versatile option.
Price: $249.99. Swing weight: 107. Twist weight: 6.7. Weight: 7.7 oz. Power: 58.1 MPH. Spin: 2304 RPM. Face: Composite.
Pros
- 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 10% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- Outstanding spin at 2304 RPM — top 5% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 12th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
Best For
- Power Players: 58.1 MPH drive speed (89th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (107, 12th percentile) with 37.3 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2304 RPM (top 5%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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Paddletek
Bantam ESQ-C 14mm
This paddle delivers 89th percentile power (58.1 MPH), top 5% spin (2304 RPM) — a versatile option.
Composite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
107
Twist Weight
6.7
Weight
7.7 oz
Power
58.1 MPH
Pop
37.3 MPH
Spin
2304 RPM
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Pros
- +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 10% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2304 RPM — top 5% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 12th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
Best For
Power Players
58.1 MPH drive speed (89th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (107, 12th percentile) with 37.3 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
Spin-Heavy Players
2304 RPM (top 5%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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