Head Radical Pro vs Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm
Paddletek
Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm
$199.99
7.6–7.9 oz · 12.7mm core · Widebody
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Head Radical Pro vs Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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The Head Radical Pro's 15mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm's 12.7mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Head Radical Pro | Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.1–8.1 oz | 7.6–7.9 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Widebody |
| Core thickness | 15mm | 12.7mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb | — |
| Face material | Fiberglass | PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.3" | 5.5" |
| Price | $99.95 | $199.99 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Head Radical Pro is listed at 8.1 oz; Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm at 7.6–7.9 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm is 0.5 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Head Radical Pro has a 15mm core; Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm has a 12.7mm core, so the Head Radical Pro core is 2.3mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Head Radical Pro measures 16" × 7.5"; Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm measures 16" × 8" (elongated vs widebody). Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Head Radical Pro has a 5.3" handle; Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm has a 5.5" handle, so the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm handle is 0.2" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Head Radical Pro lists its face as Fiberglass; Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm lists PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Head Radical Pro
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 15mm core balances pop and control, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.
Playing style: power
Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 12.7mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: power
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Head Radical Pro if…
- you swing through the ball and want plow-through on drives
- you prize control on resets and dinks
- you like extra reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm if…
- you want quicker hands in fast kitchen exchanges
- you want a livelier face for put-aways
- you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot
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