Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm Pickleball Paddle: What a great paddle! I absolutely love it!
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Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm Pickleball Paddle
90Universal Acclaim
The Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm receives strong praise for its blend of power, control, and spin capabilities, with most reviewers calling it an excellent all-around paddle. Handle dimensions (width and length) are the primary concern for some players, and a few users found they needed to add lead tape to optimize weight distribution and performance.
Sentiment Breakdown
74 positive / 13 neutral / 13 negative
Pros
- Excellent power and spin combination
- Strong control and touch for finesse shots
- Large effective sweet spot area
- Good pop and responsiveness on contact
- Quality construction and condition
Cons
- Handle may be too wide and short for some players
- May require lead tape customization for optimal weight
What Reviewers Mention
Power
63% of reviews
Spin
50% of reviews
Control
50% of reviews
Handle Design
25% of reviews
Sweet Spot
13% of reviews
Specifications
| Core Thickness | 14.3 mm |
|---|---|
| Surface Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Core Material | Polymer |
| Shape | Standard |
Where to Buy
Most Recent Reviews: Showing 8 reviews
Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
Bantam ALW-C PB Paddle: So far.... I am really liking this paddle. It combines power and control.
Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
Quick response!: I was worried because it was an order from Japan, but they responded very kindly. The paddle is also in good condition. Thank you very much.
Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
Love it: Great overall paddle. Feels good making contact, good pop. Love the spin control.
Pickleball Central
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14.3 Paddletek Bantam: I love this paddle for control and spin. It also has plenty of power
Pickleball Central
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80Universal Acclaim
AL-W Paddle: This paddle is unquestionably more powerful than the last model. Once I added some lead tape to the bottom curves it was perfect. 90% of the paddle became a sweet spot (don’t fact check that percentage lol) The spin is gives is CRAZY good. If you love a great control paddle with serious pop and power I’d try it. Love the reddish pink colors too ?? the only thing I would change is a slightly longer handle.
Pickleball Central
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80Universal Acclaim
paddletek Bantam ALW 14.3: a good paddle for sure..although ALW uses the 12.7 and heard she wraps the entire perimeter with lead tape the make it's weight closer to 9.0 Pros : great power and spin Cons: lacks power ( need to work it), handel was shorter than my others for 2 handed back hand.
Pickleball Central
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60Mixed or Average
Paddleteck : The handle for this one is too wide and too short for me.***PBC Response*** Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We know that not every paddle will be right for every player which is why we offer our 30-day no questions asked test drive allowing you to send the paddle back within 30 days of arrival for any reason at all. Please reach out to our customer service team by phone or email for more information on the seamless process. - Anastasia, PBC Team
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