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Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7mm pickleball paddle
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Bantam ALW-C 12.7mm Paddletek

Pickleball· Bantam

GoodUpdated on 10/05/2026
Version · 11 optionsBantam ALW-C 12.7mmChange

The Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7mm is a wide-shape pickleball paddle with a Bantam polymer honeycomb core. It has a 12.7 mm core thickness, a weight of 7.5-7.8 oz, a 5.25 in handle and a 4.25 in grip circumference. It was developed with the world number 1, Anna Leigh Waters, and performs well in the hands of offensive players. The PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon face, from Toray 700, gives spin and precision, and there is a PT-07 stabilization layer. The 12.7 mm Bantam core and the tennis-inspired 5.25 in handle give maneuverability and power.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.7 oz
Core thickness
12.7 mm
Core
Bantam polymer honeycomb
Grip length
5.3 in
Grip circumference
4.3 in
Shape
Wide

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Raw Toray 700 face gives spin and precision
  • 12.7 mm core and tennis-style handle give power and maneuverability
  • 5.25 in handle suits the two-handed backhand

Cons

  • Thin core: firmer feel and less forgiving
  • Offensive profile: requires technique
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Construction
Face materialRaw unidirectional PT-700 carbonMedium confidence
CoreBantam polymer honeycombMedium confidence
Core thickness12.7 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionNo dataMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedNo dataMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.7 oz7.5-7.8 ozMedium confidence
WidthNo dataMedium confidence
LengthNo dataMedium confidence
Grip length5.3 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.3 inMedium confidence
ShapeWideMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%61
Approval from players35%65

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