Paddletek Bantam TS 5 Pickleball Paddle
Paddletek Bantam TS 5 Pickleball Paddle is known for calm touch.
Best for
Touch & control
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$90
Customer rating 3.8/5 (199)
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Our grade
Solid
Promising upgrade
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
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 when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
- Players often call out quick on putaways when on resets and dinks.
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 you need pace without overswinging.
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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