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Paddletek Bantam TS-5 pickleball paddle
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Bantam TS-5 Paddletek

Pickleball· Bantam

RR ScoreUpdated on 2026-10-02
4.7out of 5529 reviews
Version · 13 optionsBantam TS-5Change

The Bantam TS-5 is the lightweight version of the classic EX-L and one of Paddletek's best-selling composite paddles, used by Anna Leigh Waters early in her career. It weighs 7.0 to 7.5 oz, has a fiberglass face and a 12.7 mm Bantam PolyCore polymer honeycomb core. The standard shape measures 15.5 x 7.875 inches, with a 5 inch handle and a medium 4 1/4 grip. The low weight keeps the hands quick in kitchen exchanges and the thin core ensures effortless pop, but the paddle needs more arm on baseline shots.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.3 oz
Core thickness
12.7 mm
Face material
Fiberglass
Width
7.9 in
Length
15.5 in
Grip length
5 in

LevelsBeginner, Intermediate

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Very light and agile in quick exchanges
  • Easy pop from the 12.7 mm core
  • Comfortable fiberglass face
  • Made in the USA

Cons

  • Little stability against heavy balls
  • Spin limited by the fiberglass face
  • Needs more effort to generate power from the baseline
Ideal for
Player who prioritizes lightness and fast hands, including those with arm or shoulder pain.
Levels
Beginner, Intermediate

Specs

Construction
Face materialFiberglassMedium confidence
CorePolymer honeycomb (Bantam PolyCore)Medium confidence
Core thickness12.7 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedNo dataMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.3 oz7.0 to 7.5 ozMedium confidence
Width7.9 inMedium confidence
Length15.5 inMedium confidence
Grip length5 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.3 inMedium confidence
ShapeStandardMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%48
Approval from players35%86

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.

Buyer reviews

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Store ratings may reflect the store experience (shipping, service), not only the racquet.

4.7529 reviews
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  • Amazon4.7 · 314 reviews

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