Source: Paddletek

Bantam EXL-C 12.7mm Paddletek

Name: Paddletek Bantam EXL-C 12.7mm
Brand: Paddletek
SKU: 01M45VYAN8HSE5RGK47TED1BFJ

Pickleball· Bantam

GoodUpdated on 10/07/2026

Version · 21 optionsBantam EXL-C 12.7mmChange

The Paddletek Bantam EXL-C 12.7mm is a pickleball paddle with a unidirectional PT-700 raw carbon face, with a 12.7 mm core thickness. It measures 15.625 in long by 7.75 in wide, weighs 7.8 oz and has a 5.25 in handle. It has a swing weight of 103.4 and a twist weight of 6.51, with a Control power level. The 12.7 mm version has a thinner core.

Key specs

Full specs

Weight: 7.8 oz
Core thickness: 12.7 mm
Width: 7.8 in
Length: 15.6 in
Grip length: 5.3 in
Shape: Standard

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

Lightweight (7.6 to 8.0 oz) with a low swing weight (103.4)
Unidirectional PT-700 carbon face
Control level, geared toward precision play

Cons

Length of 15.625 in limits reach
12.7 mm core is thinner, with less control than the 16 mm ones

Levels: Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Construction
Face material	Raw unidirectional PT-700 carbon	Medium confidence
Core	No data	Medium confidence
Core thickness	12.7 mm	Medium confidence
Edge protection	No data	Medium confidence
Thermoformed	No data	Medium confidence
USA Pickleball approved	No data	Medium confidence

Dimensions
Weight	7.8 oz7.6-8.0 oz	Medium confidence
Width	7.8 in	Medium confidence
Length	15.6 in	Medium confidence
Grip length	5.3 in	Medium confidence
Grip circumference	No data	Medium confidence
Shape	Standard	Medium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

Criterion	Weight	Score
Specs	65%	64
Approval from players	35%	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.