Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm
Who This Paddle Is For
power
Thin-core variant of the ESQ-C. Same shape + handle as 14.3mm; 12.7mm core for rawer pop + faster hand speed. Same Andrea Koop collaboration.
About the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm
The Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm is a widebody-shape pickleball paddle with a pt-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber face over a 12.7mm core. It comes in around 7.6–7.9 oz with a 5.5" grip. Listed price: $199.99.
Playstyle fit: power. The widebody shape favors a forgiving sweet spot.
Thin-core variant of the ESQ-C. Same shape + handle as 14.3mm; 12.7mm core for rawer pop + faster hand speed. Same Andrea Koop collaboration.
Available direct from Paddletek and Amazon.
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12.7mm core, pt-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber face. Pop on demand without giving up the soft game. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.
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Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 1.7 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.5 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 10.0 / 10
- Touch
- 1.3 / 10
- Spin
- 9.7 / 10
Bottom 9% of catalog on power
Top 10% of catalog on hand speed
Top 26% of catalog on forgiveness
Bottom 5% of catalog on touch
Top 30% of catalog on spin
Who it's for
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 12.7mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Price & Availability
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $199.99 | Check Amazon | Buy → |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm USA Pickleball approved?
Yes — the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm is on the USA Pickleball approved equipment list and is legal for sanctioned tournament play. View the official USA Pickleball listing at https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/entry/8900.
What's the core thickness of the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm?
The Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm uses a 12.7mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a pt-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm best for?
The Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm is best for players who prioritize a power game and prefer a widebody shape, in the 7.6–7.9 oz weight range.
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