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Paddletek

Bantam ALW-C

Widebody12.7mmGen-1Cold Pressed

The Paddletek Bantam ALW-C is a 12.7 mm widebody pickleball paddle with a cold pressed, Toray Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass face. It generates elite spin (81th percentile) with elite power and pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, plus above-average twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness. Overall it's an aggressive, high-firepower build for players chasing put-away power.

$229.99
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Performance

Spin2241 rpm(81)
Power (serve mph)60.6(82)
Pop (volley mph)39.4(95)
Swing weight103.4(3)
Twist weight6.5(59)
Balance point23.5 cm(18)

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Full specs

Shape
Widebody
Core thickness
12.7 mm
Build
Gen-1
Process
Cold Pressed
Surface texture
Peel Ply-Coarse
Surface layup
Toray Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass
Core type
Polypropylene Honeycomb
Length
15.90 in
Width
7.90 in
Handle length
5.25 in
Static weight
7.8 oz
Swing weight
103.4
Twist weight
6.51
Balance point
23.5 cm
Spin
2,241 rpm (Good)
Firepower
82/100
Grip size
—
Year released
—
Certification
Dual certified - USAP and UPA-A
Warranty
Lifetime