# HEAD Kickstarter 2026 vs Paddletek Bantam EX-L - Shape: Elongated on HEAD Kickstarter 2026 and Standard on Paddletek Bantam EX-L. Scores calculated from the specs ([how we calculate](https://racquetrank.com/ca/methodology/)). Reference prices from stores, checked every day. ## Racquets in the comparison 2 racquets Pickleball - [Kickstarter 2026 HEAD](https://racquetrank.com/ca/pickleball/head/kickstarter-2026/) - [Bantam EX-L Paddletek](https://racquetrank.com/ca/pickleball/paddletek/bantam-ex-l/) Search racquets Highlight differencesHide identical Best in row Different Same | 2 racquetsLowest price | Kickstarter 2026 HEAD RR Score 64 out of 100, RR Score | Bantam EX-L Paddletek | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2 racquetsHighest RR Score: Kickstarter 2026 HEAD (64). | #1HEADKickstarter 2026 HEAD RR Score 64 out of 100, RR Score See price at AmazonOffers | #2PaddletekBantam EX-L PaddletekSee price at AmazonOffers | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Where to buy | | | | | All offersReference price · we may earn a commission from these links | AmazonSee priceSee offer details | AmazonSee priceSee offer details | | | RR Score | | | | | RR Score | RR Score 64 out of 100, RR Score | No data | | | Dimensions | | | | | Weight | 7.8 oz | 8.1 oz7.8 to 8.4 oz | | | Width | No data | 7.9 in | | | Length | No data | 15.6 in | | | Grip length | No data | 5.1 in | | | Grip circumference | 4.1 in | 4.3 in | | | Shape | Elongated | Standard | | | Construction | | | | | Face material | Fiberglass | Composite | | | Core | No data | Polymer honeycomb (Bantam PolyCore) | | | Core thickness | 15 mm | 12.7 mm | | | Edge protection | No data | Yes | | | Offers summary | | | | | Lowest price | No data | No data | | ## Other pickleball comparisons - [Paddletek Bantam EX-L vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-ex-l-vs-paddletek-bantam-tko-c-14-3mm/) - [HEAD Kickstarter 2026 vs Selkirk Amped Pro Air Invikta](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/head-kickstarter-2026-vs-selkirk-amped-pro-air-invikta/) - [Paddletek Bantam EX-L vs Paddletek Bantam EX-L Pro](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-ex-l-vs-paddletek-bantam-ex-l-pro/) - [Paddletek Bantam EX-L vs Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 14.3mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-ex-l-vs-paddletek-bantam-gto-c-14-3mm/) - [Paddletek Bantam EX-L vs Paddletek Bantam TS-5](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-ex-l-vs-paddletek-bantam-ts-5/) - [Paddletek Bantam EX-L vs Paddletek Bantam TS-5 Pro](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-ex-l-vs-paddletek-bantam-ts-5-pro/) - [Paddletek Bantam EX-L vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 12.7mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-ex-l-vs-paddletek-bantam-tko-c-12-7mm/) - [Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm vs Paddletek Bantam EX-L](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-alw-c-14-3mm-vs-paddletek-bantam-ex-l/) - [Paddletek Bantam EX-L vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-ex-l-vs-paddletek-bantam-tko-cx-14-3mm/) - [Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7mm vs Paddletek Bantam EX-L](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-alw-c-12-7mm-2024-vs-paddletek-bantam-ex-l/) - [Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm vs Paddletek Bantam EX-L](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-esq-c-12-7mm-2024-vs-paddletek-bantam-ex-l/) - [Paddletek Bantam EX-L vs Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/paddletek-bantam-ex-l-vs-paddletek-bantam-gto-c-12-7mm-2025/) --- Fonte: https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/head-kickstarter-2026-vs-paddletek-bantam-ex-l/