Paddletek

Paddletek Bantam TKO-C

The Paddletek Bantam TKO-C is an elongated, power-focused paddle with useful spin and reach. Choose it if you want harder drives and overheads without giving up all-court control.

Character from the specs · Power

Power83

Control56

Forgiveness54

Arm-friendly56

Worked out from core thickness, weight, face and shape using general rules of thumb — not from a play test.

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Overview

The 14.3mm TKO-C uses a polymer honeycomb core and PT-700 RAW carbon fiber face. Its 7.9-ounce weight sits in a manageable range, while the 16.5-inch elongated shape gives you extra reach. The 7.5-inch width creates a narrower profile than a widebody paddle. The 5.25-inch ergonomic handle gives you room for a two-handed backhand.

Reviewers describe the paddle as powerful, spin-friendly, and more forgiving than many elongated power paddles. Its non-thermoformed construction balances strong pop with more control than some extreme power designs. You may find the slightly head-heavy feel slower during quick exchanges at the net. The medium sweet spot also rewards you for making cleaner contact.

Play style

Choose this paddle if you want to hit big drives, aggressive returns, and attacking overheads. The elongated face gives you extra reach on defensive shots and supports a two-handed backhand. The raw carbon surface helps you produce heavy topspin. Reviewers find its power only slightly below some high-powered thermoformed paddles.

You can still use it for an all-court game because the thicker core and non-thermoformed build add control and forgiveness. Look elsewhere if you prioritize lightning-fast hands or a purely soft kitchen game. You should also be comfortable managing its power and slightly head-heavy balance.

Best for

You want powerful drives and overhead putaways
You play from the baseline and value extra reach
You use a two-handed backhand and want a longer handle
You attack with topspin and want more spin potential
You want power with more control than extreme power paddles provide

Look elsewhere if

You need the fastest possible hands at the kitchen
You want a pure control paddle
You prefer a widebody shape with a broader hitting area
You are sensitive to a head-heavy balance
You often mishit and want the largest possible sweet spot

Strengths

You get strong power for drives and overheads, according to multiple reviewers
The PT-700 RAW carbon fiber face supports heavy spin
The 16.5-inch elongated shape gives you extra reach and suits two-handed backhands
The 14.3mm polymer core helps balance power with control and forgiveness
Reviewers found it more stable and forgiving than expected for its shape

Things to consider

You may find the slightly head-heavy balance slows quick net exchanges
The elongated 7.5-inch width gives you less horizontal hitting area than a widebody paddle
Its power-focused character may feel too lively if you prefer a soft game
The medium sweet spot demands more consistent contact than a broad control paddle
Check that the 5.25-inch handle gives you enough room for your grip and backhand

Specs

Brand	Paddletek
Weight	7.9 oz
Core thickness	14.3 mm
Core material	14.3mm polymer honeycomb
Face	Carbon fiber
Face material	PT-700 RAW carbon fiber
Length	16.5 in
Width	7.5 in
Handle length	5.25 in
Handle	Ergonomic 5.25-inch handle
USA Pickleball approved	Yes

Not listed by the seller: shape, grip circumference.

Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.

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