Bantam TKO-C 14.3mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power — a power option in an elongated shape.
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USAP approved since Feb 15, 2024
- Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
- Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Exceptional pop at 37.4 MPH — top 9% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
Swing weight of 118 (74th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
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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 Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.