Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm
$199.99
About the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm
Bantam widebody co-developed with pro Andrea Koop. 15.9"x8" frame + PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon + Bantam polymer honeycomb. Long 5.5" handle for 2HBH.
Listed play style: all-court.
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
14.3mm core, PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber face. Wide-body forgiveness for off-center hits. Best for players looking for a do-it-all paddle without a sharp learning curve.
- 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
- 4.5 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Bottom 8% of catalog on power
Top 10% of catalog on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
Below the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.75 oz (midpoint of 7.6–7.9 oz) | lighter than 93% | 15 other 14–15 mm widebody paddles |
| Length | 16 in | longer than 40% (60% same) | 15 other 14–15 mm widebody paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | longer than 44% (44% same) | 16 other 14–15 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-C14”. Date added on the list: Feb 15, 2024.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “PaddleTek ESQ-C 14.3mm” (model PESQ143A). Date added on the list: Sep 5, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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