Paddletek Bantam EX L Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$90
Customer rating 4.6/5 (281)
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
value
Value is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- valueValue is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
What people are saying
kitchen confidencestrong drivespremium tier
Touch & Control
- Soft shots land with confidence-inspiring at the kitchen, and resets feel confidence-inspiring at the kitchen.
- It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to calm and predictable.
Power
- Most feedback points to lively when you step in.
- It tends to feel easy to generate pace, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
Value
- The value proposition comes down to good value when on sale.
- The first impression is worth it for the performance.
Phrased for clarity.
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