Paddletek Bantam GTO-C
$199.99
About the Paddletek Bantam GTO-C
The Paddletek Bantam GTO-C is a hybrid pickleball paddle with a PT700 raw carbon fiber face over a 14.3mm core. It weighs about 7.7–8.1 oz, with a 5.5" grip. Listed price: $199.99.
Listed play style: balanced.
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, PT700 raw carbon fiber face. Hybrid shape that splits the difference between reach and stability. 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
- 4.3 / 10
- Hand speed
- 7.0 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.3 / 10
- Touch
- 4.5 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
At the catalog median on forgiveness
Below the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Paddletek Bantam GTO-C in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Bantam GTO-C | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9 oz (midpoint of 7.7–8.1 oz) | lighter than 73% (9% same) | 11 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Length | 16.25 in | shorter than 56% | 9 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | shorter than 36% (27% same) | 11 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Weight within Paddletek | 7.9 oz | 4th lightest (tied) | 12 paddles from Paddletek |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- No matching entry found on the approved list. That is not a ruling; check the list before tournament play.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “PaddleTek GTO-C 14.3mm” (model PGTO143A). 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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