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PaddleTek
Bantam TKO-CX
Elongated14.3mmGen-1Cold Pressed
The PaddleTek Bantam TKO-CX is a 14.3 mm elongated pickleball paddle with a cold pressed, Toray Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass face. It generates elite spin (90th percentile) with elite power and well above-average pop. It has a heavier, head-leaning swing weight that favors power and plow-through over hand speed, with around-average twist weight and forgiveness. Overall it's a versatile all-court profile.
$229.99
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Performance
Spin2293 rpm(90)
Power (serve mph)60.8(86)
Pop (volley mph)38.3(68)
Swing weight121.7(84)
Twist weight6.4(50)
Balance point25.0 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 weight7.9 → 7.9 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight121.7 → 121.7 ±0
Twist weight6.38 → 6.38 ±0
Balance point25.0 → 25.0 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight121.7(84)
Twist weight6.4(50)
Balance point25.0 cm(96)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core thickness
- 14.3 mm
- Build
- Gen-1
- Process
- Cold Pressed
- Surface texture
- Peel Ply-Coarse
- Surface layup
- Toray Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass
- Core type
- Polypropylene Honeycomb
- Length
- 16.50 in
- Width
- 7.50 in
- Handle length
- 5.75 in
- Static weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing weight
- 121.7
- Twist weight
- 6.38
- Balance point
- 25.0 cm
- Spin
- 2,293 rpm (Good)
- Firepower
- 73/100
- Grip size
- —
- Year released
- —
- Certification
- Dual certified - USAP and UPA-A
- Warranty
- Lifetime