Paddletek
Bantam ESQ-C 12.7
Widebody13mmGen 1
The Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7 is a 13 mm widebody pickleball paddle. It generates elite spin (85th percentile) with average power and elite pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, plus well above-average twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness. Overall it's a versatile all-court profile.
$250.00
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Performance
Spin2071 rpm(85)
Power (serve mph)55.9(49)
Pop (volley mph)37.2(96)
Swing weight103.0(3)
Twist weight6.8(78)
Balance point23.6 cm(26)
Weight setup — lead-tape customizer
Add lead tape below, or pick a recommended setup. Estimates update live.
12 o'clock (tip)
Most swing weight & power; head-heavy
3 & 9 o'clock
Stability / twist weight (forgiveness on off-center hits)
Throat (6 o'clock)
Adds mass with little balance change; cleaner feel
Handle / butt
Counterweight — quicker hands, lower swing weight
Lead added0.0 g
Static weight7.8 → 7.8 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight103.0 → 103.0 ±0
Twist weight6.78 → 6.78 ±0
Balance point23.6 → 23.6 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight103.0(3)
Twist weight6.8(78)
Balance point23.6 cm(26)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core thickness
- 13 mm
- Build
- Gen 1
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
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- Length
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- Width
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- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 7.8 oz
- Swing weight
- 103.0
- Twist weight
- 6.78
- Balance point
- 23.6 cm
- Spin
- 2,071 rpm (Very High)
- Firepower
- 63/100
- Grip size
- 4.25 in
- Year released
- 2024
- Certification
- USAP/UPA-A
- Warranty
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