Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm
$199.99
About the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm
Thin-core variant of the ESQ-C. Same shape + handle as 14.3mm; 12.7mm core for rawer pop + faster hand speed. Same Andrea Koop collaboration.
Listed play style: power.
Where to buy: Paddletek direct and Amazon.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $199.99 | Check Amazon | Buy on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
12.7mm core, PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber face. Pop on demand without giving up the soft game. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 1.6 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.4 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9.0 / 10
- Touch
- 1.2 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Bottom 8% of catalog on power
Top 10% of catalog on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
Bottom 5% of catalog on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.75 oz (midpoint of 7.6–7.9 oz) | lighter than 85% | 13 other 13 mm widebody paddles |
| Length | 16 in | longer than 69% (31% same) | 13 other 13 mm widebody paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | longer than all | 13 other 13 mm widebody paddles |
| Weight within Paddletek | 7.75 oz | 2nd lightest (tied) | 12 paddles from Paddletek |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm”. Date added on the list: Jul 25, 2024.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “PaddleTek ESQ-C 12.7mm” (model PESQ127A). Date added on the list: Aug 28, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
JOOLA Scorpeus 3S Dual 14mm: 0.05 oz heavier, 14 mm core (1.3 mm thicker), same shape, similar listed price
Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm: same listed weight, 14.3 mm core (1.6 mm thicker), same shape, similar listed price
Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic: 0.2 oz heavier, 13 mm core (0.3 mm thicker), same shape, 0.125 in shorter, $20 more
JOOLA Anna Bright Scorpeus Pro IV 14: 0.05 oz heavier, 14 mm core (1.3 mm thicker), same shape, $30 more
