JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm vs Paddletek Bantam GTO-C

    JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Textured carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Agassi Pro V 16mm

    $299.95

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    Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 7.7oz 14.3mm pickleball paddle — PT700 raw carbon fiber face

    Paddletek

    Bantam GTO-C

    $199.99

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mmPaddletek Bantam GTO-C
    Power — JOOLA +5.1
    9.6 vs 4.5
    Hand speed — Paddletek +5.4
    3.0 vs 8.4
    Forgiveness — Paddletek +1.7
    4.9 vs 6.6
    Touch — JOOLA +5.4
    9.9 vs 4.5
    Spin — Paddletek +3.3
    6.4 vs 9.7

    The value vs. premium matchup

    Paddletek Bantam GTO-C is the value pick at $199.99. JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm is the premium option at $299.95 — you're paying for the Textured carbon fiber. JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Paddletek Bantam GTO-C is easier to whip around in hand fights.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.9–8.3 oz7.7–8.1 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedHybrid

    Core thickness

    16mm14.3mm

    Core material

    —Cold-pressed polymer honeycomb with carbon steel perimeter

    Face material

    Textured carbon fiberPT700 raw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.5"5.5"

    Price

    $299.95$199.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm is listed at 7.9–8.3 oz; Paddletek Bantam GTO-C at 7.7–8.1 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Paddletek Bantam GTO-C is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm has a 16mm core; Paddletek Bantam GTO-C has a 14.3mm core, so the JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm core is 1.7mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm measures 16.5" × 7.5"; Paddletek Bantam GTO-C measures 16.25" × 7.75" (elongated vs hybrid). The JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm is 0.25" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Face material. JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm lists its face as Textured carbon fiber; Paddletek Bantam GTO-C lists PT700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: all-court

    Paddletek Bantam GTO-C

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 14.3mm core balances pop and control, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: balanced

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line

    Pick the Paddletek Bantam GTO-C if…

    • ✓you want a balanced all-around paddle
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