Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm
$199.99
About the Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm
Elongated power paddle with an extended 5.75in handle for two-handed backhands, developed with Christian Alshon. The 14.3mm core offers a larger, more forgiving sweet spot than the 12.7mm option.
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
14.3mm 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
- 9.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 2.6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 4.5 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Top 13% of catalog on power
Bottom 25% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
Below the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm in our database
Its handle length (5.75 in) is longer than 81% of the 42 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.1 oz (midpoint of 7.9–8.3 oz) | heavier than 80% (13% same) | 40 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 14% (84% same) | 44 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.75 in | longer than 81% (14% same) | 42 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within Paddletek | 8.1 oz | heaviest | 12 paddles from Paddletek |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 14.3mm”. Date added on the list: May 22, 2024.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “PaddleTek TKO-CX 14.3mm” (model PTKOX143A). 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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