Paddletek Bantam Alw C 12 7 14 3
Paddletek Bantam Alw C 12 7 14 3 is known for stable feel.
Best for
Value pickForgiving feel
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
What people are saying
soft-game friendlyfinishes pointssharp anglesshapeable shotsholds linestable headcomfortable feedbacknot buzzy
Touch & Control
- It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to calm and predictable.
- The first impression is steady on resets.
Power
- It tends to feel easy to generate pace, especially in hands battles at the net.
- Players often call out quick on putaways when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Spin
- In real play, it shows up as grippy with heavy shape.
- The common thread: reliable for cut shots.
Stability
- On off-center contact, the paddle stays stable through contact.
- In fast exchanges, the head feels forgiving off-center.
Feel
- Most feedback points to connected and clean.
- It tends to feel crisp but not harsh, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
Value
- The first impression is worth it for the performance.
- In real play, it shows up as a strong pick at its tier.
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