Paddletek
The Paddletek Bantam TKO-C is a powerful all-court paddle that excels in power and spin with solid control for intermediate to advanced players. While most reviewers praise its performance, touch, and versatility, some report inconsistent sweet spots and handle weight issues that may require adjustment.
74 positive / 13 neutral / 13 negative
| Face Material | Carbon Fiber |
|---|---|
| Exit Velocity | 37.82 mph mph |
| Spin Rate | 1219.71 rpm rpm |
| Consistency | 3.83 sd sd |
| Swing Weight | 911.32 oz/sq in oz/sq in |
| Twist Weight | 30.99 oz/sq in oz/sq in |
| Balance Point | 9.5 in in |
JustPaddles
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Great paddle so far — Pros: Helped increase my power, lightweight, great surface for spins — Cons: Grip is a smidge small so I may need to rewrap. Can't rate durability yet because it has only been a week but the app forces it
JustPaddles
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Complete Disappointment — Pros: Only Pro I can muster is the length and shape. — Cons: This paddle I thought would be a longer version of the ALW paddle with its power and pop. Couldn’t be more wrong. This paddle has an extremely small sweet spot and feels dead when you make contact. The feel is absent which made dinks inconsistent. The handle shape is more square, much different than the ALW. I immediately went back to my ALW and will continue to use that until I can find a longer paddle with the same pop and feel.
JustPaddles
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Solid All Around Choice — Pros: Power, Power and more Power! Wow! Surprisingly good touch for a 12mm paddle A superb defensive paddle. Don't have to do much on resets and counters are deadly with it Power on my serve is noticeable Handle is the perfect length for me. Even enough room for a twoey — Cons: Can be a bit poppy when playing with a faster ball (Dura, Vulcan etc.) It will take some getting used to. I would suggest drilling for a few weeks with it Stock grip is very average. I put a PickleSkins overgrip on. Best in the game!
Pickleball Warehouse
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Lots of power and pop: This paddle is light and fast. Very powerful; it has helped me hit deeper drives and powerful overheads. You will need to control the considerable pop; if you don’t have the proper angle on your paddle then the ball will fly.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Lots of power and pop: This paddle is light and fast. Very powerful; it has helped me hit deeper drives and powerful overheads. You will need to control the considerable pop; if you don’t have the proper angle on your paddle then the ball will fly.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Great all around paddo: Very solid reliable paddle. Good for the soft game with sufficient power.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Great all around paddo: Very solid reliable paddle. Good for the soft game with sufficient power.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Good paddle: Overall I did like the paddle. I chose to return it because of A) the weight of the neck/handle really slowed down my hand battles. B) the sweet spot was AMAZING when hit perfectly but it seemed the outer edges had some dead spots. I tried to rectify by adding weights but this made the paddle entirely too heavy. I decided to switch to ALW-C which has a much lower starting weight with the same amount of power. Men seem to love the TKO-C because of the weight so to each their own.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Good paddle: Overall I did like the paddle. I chose to return it because of A) the weight of the neck/handle really slowed down my hand battles. B) the sweet spot was AMAZING when hit perfectly but it seemed the outer edges had some dead spots. I tried to rectify by adding weights but this made the paddle entirely too heavy. I decided to switch to ALW-C which has a much lower starting weight with the same amount of power. Men seem to love the TKO-C because of the weight so to each their own.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Amazing feel and control: This paddle has been what I was looking for! Handle length for twoeys and face size are perfect for my game. I love the feel and control I get when dinking or driving. It has definitely helped me fine tune my game and I am able to handle all sorts of shots from backcourt drives and drops, mid court resets or smashes, and kitchen line dinks and speed ups. I go on to the court feeling confident in my paddle and it helps me be a better player for my partners and myself. No
Pickleball Warehouse
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Amazing feel and control: This paddle has been what I was looking for! Handle length for twoeys and face size are perfect for my game. I love the feel and control I get when dinking or driving. It has definitely helped me fine tune my game and I am able to handle all sorts of shots from backcourt drives and drops, mid court resets or smashes, and kitchen line dinks and speed ups. I go on to the court feeling confident in my paddle and it helps me be a better player for my partners and myself. No
Pickleheads
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The Bantam TKO-C is by far the best paddle ever made by Paddletek. It has tons of power and spin, but since it's not thermoformed, it balances them with control and forgiveness. It also won't have the core crushing issues that plagued Gen 3 power paddles. If you're an intermediate or advanced player who wants a powerful all-court paddle, give the TKO-C a look if you've got $250 to spend.
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