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Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm pickleball paddle
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Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm Paddletek

Pickleball· Bantam

GoodUpdated on 10/02/2026
4.8out of 522 reviews
Version · 11 optionsBantam TKO-CX 14.3mmChange

The Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm is the long-handle version of the TKO-C, Christian Alshon's paddle. It keeps the length of 16.45 inches and the width of 7.5, but the handle grows to 5.8 inches, ideal for a two-handed backhand. The face is PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon and the core is 14.3 mm Bantam honeycomb polymer, more balanced between power and control than the 12.7 mm. It weighs 7.7 to 8.1 oz, with a 4 1/4 circumference, and is made in the USA.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.9 oz
Core thickness
14.3 mm
Core
Bantam honeycomb polymer
Width
7.5 in
Length
16.5 in
Grip length
5.8 in

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced, Competitive

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • 5.8 in handle for two hands
  • Power with good control in the 14.3 mm core
  • Raw carbon face with high spin
  • Low swing weight for an elongated paddle

Cons

  • Smaller face because of the long handle
  • Isolated reports of durability problems
Ideal for
Intermediate to advanced player with a two-handed backhand who wants power, spin and reach.
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced, Competitive

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 approvedNo dataMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.9 oz7.7 to 8.1 ozMedium confidence
Width7.5 inMedium confidence
Length16.5 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.8 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.3 inMedium confidence
ShapeElongatedMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%64
Approval from players35%77

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Videos

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