Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm
$199.99
About the Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm
The thinner, more powerful option in the TKO-CX line, with the same extended 5.75in handle.
Listed play style: power.
Where to buy: Paddletek direct, Amazon, and authorized retailers.
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
- 5.0 / 10
- Hand speed
- 7.0 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 1.2 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
Bottom 5% of catalog on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm in our database
Its handle length (5.75 in) is longer than 87% of the 15 other 13 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9 oz (midpoint of 7.7–8.1 oz) | lighter than 63% (6% same) | 16 other 13 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.45 in | shorter than 75% | 16 other 13 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.75 in | longer than 87% (7% same) | 15 other 13 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within Paddletek | 7.9 oz | 4th lightest (tied) | 12 paddles from Paddletek |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm”. Date added on the list: May 22, 2024.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
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