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

Pickleball· Bantam

GoodUpdated on 10/02/2026
4.8out of 516 reviews
Version · 11 optionsBantam GTO-C 14.3mmChange

The Bantam GTO-C is the first carbon Bantam in a hybrid shape, between the elongated TKO-C and the standard ESQ-C. It has a raw unidirectional Toray T700 carbon face with a PT-07 fiberglass stabilizing layer and a large-cell polypropylene honeycomb core, cold-pressed, with QRT technology, Paddletek's most powerful. It measures 16.25 x 7.75 inches, weighs 7.8 to 8.1 oz and has a 5.5 inch handle with a 4 1/4 grip. Steel weights on the frame increase stability and sweet spot, with a swing weight of 115 to 120.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.9 oz
Core thickness
14.3 mm
Width
7.8 in
Length
16.3 in
Grip length
5.5 in
Grip circumference
4.3 in

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced, Competitive

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Balanced hybrid shape
  • QRT core with progressive power
  • Steel weights enlarge the sweet spot
  • Made in the USA and approved

Cons

  • Pop can get in the way in the touch game
  • Not thermoformed, more traditional feel
  • Single medium grip
Ideal for
All-round player who wants Bantam power with the reach and stability of a hybrid shape.
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced, Competitive

Specs

Construction
Face materialRaw unidirectional Toray T700 carbonMedium confidence
CorePolypropylene honeycomb, cells…Medium confidence
Core thickness14.3 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesMedium confidence
ThermoformedNocold pressedMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.9 oz7.8 to 8.1 ozMedium confidence
Width7.8 inMedium confidence
Length16.3 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.5 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.3 inMedium confidence
ShapeHybridMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%60
Approval from players35%76

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4.816 reviews
  • Pickleball Central5.0 · 7 reviews
  • Amazon4.6 · 9 reviews

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