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Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 12.7mm pickleball paddle
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 12.7mm pickleball paddle, photo 2

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Bantam TKO-C 12.7mm Paddletek

Pickleball· Bantam

GoodUpdated on 2026-10-02
Version · 13 optionsBantam TKO-C 12.7mmChange

The Bantam TKO-C was developed with professional Christian Alshon to combine power, spin and reach. This is the thin-core version, with a 12.7 mm Bantam honeycomb polymer, which makes the paddle more explosive. The face is PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon, and the length of 16.45 inches, with a 7.5 width, increases head speed at impact. It has a 5.3 inch handle, a 4 1/4 circumference and a weight of 7.7 to 8.1 oz. It is made in the USA and has the USAP seal.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.9 oz
Core thickness
12.7 mm
Core
Bantam honeycomb polymer
Width
7.5 in
Length
16.5 in
Grip length
5.3 in

LevelsAdvanced, Competitive

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • High pop and power from the 12.7 mm core
  • Raw carbon face with lots of spin
  • Elongated shape with reach
  • Made in the USA

Cons

  • Less control on dinks than the 14.3 mm version
  • Narrow sweet spot, requires lead tape for some
Ideal for
Advanced, aggressive player who wants maximum pop on counterattacks and serves.
Levels
Advanced, Competitive

Specs

Construction
Face materialRaw unidirectional PT-700 carbonMedium confidence
CoreBantam honeycomb polymerMedium confidence
Core thickness12.7 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.9 oz7.7 to 8.1 ozMedium confidence
Width7.5 inMedium confidence
Length16.5 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.3 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.3 inMedium confidence
ShapeElongatedMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%65
Approval from players35%65

The RR Score is not yet a precise figure. It summarizes the data we have today (specs and reviews) and changes as more information comes in. A low score does not mean the racquet is bad and does not reflect its technical quality: often it is just missing data or reviews. The specs combine several sources and may have discrepancies: check the manufacturer's website and the store where you buy.

Videos

Day 1 with the Mark OneX & Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 12.7MM (Alshon signature)Pickleball Tech Dude · in English

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