PaddleTek Paddles
PaddleTek pickleball paddles with verified specs and community tape setups, 9 models, widebody, hybrid, elongated shapes, balance points from 9.2 to 10.0 in.
About PaddleTek
Paddletek built its modern reputation around the Bantam family,
particularly the TKO-CX and TKO-C, which have become defining frames
for tournament play. The brand converts a small set of elite players
into outsized PPA medal share, making its competitive footprint
disproportionate to its retail footprint.
Design philosophy
Carbon-fiber faces, polymer cores, and tightly controlled flex profiles
across the Bantam line. Construction emphasizes feel-stable performance
for tournament players who rely on predictable spec.
Pros
- 83 PPA medals in 2025 from a tightly focused pro roster, outlier conversion
- Tournament-grade construction with predictable flex profile
- Bantam family is one of the most respected tournament lines in the sport
Cons
- Pricing concentrated around premium $200 tier with limited downward range
- Less retail breadth than Selkirk or Franklin
- Brand identity tightly coupled to the Bantam line; non-Bantam visibility is thin
Reviewer notes
Paddletek holds an estimated 6.3% share of primary-paddle users (rank 4)
per our 2026 brand share analysis
.
The 83 PPA medals from just a handful of elite players is one of the
highest pro-conversion ratios in the category, a signal that the
Bantam line punches above its retail weight on the competitive side.
DinkFlow editorial · last updated May 4, 2026
Models
PaddleTek Bantam ALW-C
Widebody
Widebody
12.7mm
Models
Bantam ALW-C
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PaddleTek Bantam ESQ-C
Widebody
Widebody
14.3mm
Models
Bantam ESQ-C
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PaddleTek Bantam GTO-C
Hybrid
Hybrid
12.7mm
Models
Bantam GTO-C
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PaddleTek Bantam TKO-C
Elongated
Elongated
12.7mm
Models
Bantam TKO-C
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PaddleTek Bantam TKO-CX
Elongated
Elongated
12.7mm
Models
Bantam TKO-CX
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Detailed Paddle Specs Snapshot
| Paddle | Shape | Length (in) | Width (in) | Handle (in) | Balance (in) | Mass (oz) | Core (mm) | Setups | Comments | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PaddleTek Bantam ALW-C | Widebody | 15.90 | 7.90 | 5.25 | 9.24 | 7.80 | 12.7 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| PaddleTek Bantam ESQ-C | Widebody | 15.90 | 8.00 | 5.50 | 9.48 | 7.70 | 14.3 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| PaddleTek Bantam GTO-C | Hybrid | 16.20 | 7.70 | 5.50 | 9.89 | 7.90 | 12.7 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| PaddleTek Bantam TKO-C | Elongated | 16.50 | 7.50 | 5.25 | 9.62 | 7.70 | 12.7 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| PaddleTek Bantam TKO-CX | Elongated | 16.50 | 7.50 | 5.75 | 9.99 | 7.90 | 12.7 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |