Paddletek
Bantam TKO-CX 12.7
Elongated13mmGen 1
The Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7 is a 13 mm elongated pickleball paddle. It generates average spin with average power and pop. It has a heavier, head-leaning swing weight that favors power and plow-through over hand speed, plus elite twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness.
$229.99
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Performance
Spin—
Power (serve mph)—
Pop (volley mph)—
Swing weight117.0(70)
Twist weight7.0(86)
Balance point24.7 cm(96)
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 weight117.0 → 117.0 ±0
Twist weight6.97 → 6.97 ±0
Balance point24.7 → 24.7 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight117.0(70)
Twist weight7.0(86)
Balance point24.7 cm → 24.7 cm(96)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core thickness
- 13 mm
- Build
- Gen 1
- Process
- —
- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
- —
- Core type
- —
- Length
- —
- Width
- —
- Handle length
- 5.75 in
- Static weight
- 7.8 oz
- Swing weight
- 117.0
- Twist weight
- 6.97
- Balance point
- 24.7 cm
- Spin
- —
- Firepower
- —
- Grip size
- 4.25 in
- Year released
- 2024
- Certification
- USAP/UPA-A
- Warranty
- —