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Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm pickleball paddle
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Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm Paddletek

Pickleball· Bantam

GoodUpdated on 10/02/2026
4.7out of 541 reviews
Version · 11 optionsBantam ALW-C 14.3mmChange

The Bantam ALW-C 14.3mm was created as the signature paddle of Anna Leigh Waters, the world number 1, and is made in the USA. It combines a PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon face with the 14.3 mm Bantam honeycomb polymer core, with a compact 15.625 x 7.75 inch shape and a 5.25 inch handle. It is light, at 7.5 to 7.8 oz, with a low swing weight, which makes it very quick in volley exchanges. The raw face helps with spin and the thinner core gives pop. It has the USAP seal.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.7 oz
Core thickness
14.3 mm
Core
Bantam honeycomb polymer
Width
7.8 in
Length
15.6 in
Grip length
5.3 in

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Very light and quick in net exchanges
  • Raw carbon face with good spin
  • Lively pop from the 14.3 mm core
  • Made in the USA

Cons

  • Little mass for heavy drives without lead tape
  • Short handle for a two-handed backhand
Ideal for
Player with fast hands who wants a light paddle, with pop and spin, and less arm strain.
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Construction
Face materialRaw unidirectional PT-700 carbonMedium confidence
CoreBantam honeycomb polymerMedium confidence
Core thickness14.3 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.7 oz7.5 to 7.8 ozMedium confidence
Width7.8 inMedium confidence
Length15.6 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.3 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.3 inMedium confidence
ShapeWideMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%55
Approval from players35%80

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