Paddletek Bantam GTO-C vs Six Zero Ruby 16mm

    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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    Six Zero Ruby 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face

    Six Zero

    Ruby 16mm

    $149.25

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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.

    Paddletek Bantam GTO-CSix Zero Ruby 16mm
    Power — Paddletek +0.5
    4.5 vs 4.0
    Hand speed — Paddletek +4.1
    8.4 vs 4.3
    Forgiveness — Six Zero +3.4
    6.6 vs 10.0
    Touch — Six Zero +5.4
    4.5 vs 9.9
    Spin — even
    9.7 vs 9.7

    Reach vs. maneuverability

    Paddletek Bantam GTO-C (Hybrid) and Six Zero Ruby 16mm (Widebody) differ in head shape, so hand-speed and reach will feel distinct between them. Both paddles target balanced players — the choice comes down to feel and price.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.7–8.1 oz7.9–8.2 oz

    Shape

    HybridWidebody

    Core thickness

    14.3mm16mm

    Core material

    Cold-pressed polymer honeycomb with carbon steel perimeterPolypropylene honeycomb thermoformed

    Face material

    PT700 raw carbon fiberToray T700 raw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.5"5.5"

    Price

    $199.99$149.25

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Paddletek Bantam GTO-C is listed at 7.7–8.1 oz; Six Zero Ruby 16mm at 7.9–8.2 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. Paddletek Bantam GTO-C has a 14.3mm core; Six Zero Ruby 16mm has a 16mm core, so the Six Zero Ruby 16mm core is 1.7mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. Paddletek Bantam GTO-C measures 16.25" × 7.75"; Six Zero Ruby 16mm measures 15.88" × 8.13" (hybrid vs widebody). The Paddletek Bantam GTO-C is 0.38" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Face material. Paddletek Bantam GTO-C lists its face as PT700 raw carbon fiber; Six Zero Ruby 16mm lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. Paddletek Bantam GTO-C lists its core as Cold-pressed polymer honeycomb with carbon steel perimeter; Six Zero Ruby 16mm lists Polypropylene honeycomb thermoformed. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    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

    Six Zero Ruby 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: control, balanced

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Paddletek Bantam GTO-C if…

    • ✓you want a balanced all-around paddle

    Pick the Six Zero Ruby 16mm if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you want a generous sweet spot
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