Details
Poppy hybrid shaped paddle designed to punch above its weight with a 12.7mm QRT core, a 5.5” handle, and a T700 Raw Carbon Fiber hitting surface.
Middleweight/Medium Grip
Middleweight/Medium Grip
Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
The Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm Pickleball Paddle is built for speed, precision, and putaway power. Featuring an aerodynamic tapered shape and head-biased balance, it offers quicker swing speeds and greater momentum through contact— which is ideal for aggressive, fast-paced players who want to dictate the pace of the game. The Coldpressed QRT core, reinforced with PT-07 Matrix Stability Layer and carbon steel perimeter, delivers powerful energy transfer and consistent responsiveness, giving us the edge we need at the net.
The raw Toray T700 carbon fiber face on the Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm enhances spin and ball control, while the 5.5" handle effortlessly supports two-handed backhands and reach at the net. Weighing an average of 7.9 oz, but playing more solid than that, the GTO 12.7mm blends lightweight feel with powerful impact to meet the demands of serious players.
Paddle Profile: Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm
| Paddle Type: Full Power |
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| Shape: Hybrid |
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| Core Thickness: 12.7mm - Standard |
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| Handle Length: 5.5" - Extended |
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| Static Weight: 7.9oz. Mid-Weight |
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| Swingweight: 118 - Moderate |
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| Twistweight: 7.3 - Very High |
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Expert's Corner: Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm
- Top tier firepower
- Very stable for a thinner paddle
The 12.7mm GTO is Paddletek's most balanced power paddle when it comes to reach, forgiveness, and hand speed. Especially important to note is that the stability on the 12.7 model is the highest of any thin core paddle I've have tested to date. Additionally, both the 12.7mm GTO-C and the 14.3mm GTO-C seem to have a larger sweet spot, especially at the top of the paddle face where I often mis-hit the ball, which really helped me reign in placement, something not always easy with power paddles.
Like Paddletek's other Carbon models, spin is top tier, and bending the ball is effortless. Players who want tour level performance, a balanced hybrid shape, and best in class durability and warranty coverage shouldn't look past the 12.7mm GTO-C.
Joseph Sutton
4.5 Player - Seattle, WA
4.5 Player - Seattle, WA
Specifications
Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm Pickleball Paddle Technical Specifications
Average Weight: 7.9oz
Weight Range: 7.8 - 8.1 ounces
Grip Circumference: 4 1/4" (Medium) Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8".
Grip Style: Cushioned grip with octagonal handle
Grip Manufacturer: Paddletek
Handle Length: 5.5"
Paddle Length: 16.25"
Paddle Width: 7.75"
Paddle Face: Toray T700 Unidirectional Raw Carbon Fiber + Fiberglass PT-07 Matrix Stability Layer
Core Material: Coldpressed Large Cell Polypropylene Honeycomb
Core Thickness: 12.7mm (.500")
Edge Guard: Yes
Twist Weight: 6.7 – 7.2 kg-cm²
Swing Weight: 115-120 kg-cm²
Certifications: USAP
Manufacturer: Paddletek Pickleball
Made in USA
Average Weight: 7.9oz
Weight Range: 7.8 - 8.1 ounces
Grip Circumference: 4 1/4" (Medium) Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8".
Grip Style: Cushioned grip with octagonal handle
Grip Manufacturer: Paddletek
Handle Length: 5.5"
Paddle Length: 16.25"
Paddle Width: 7.75"
Paddle Face: Toray T700 Unidirectional Raw Carbon Fiber + Fiberglass PT-07 Matrix Stability Layer
Core Material: Coldpressed Large Cell Polypropylene Honeycomb
Core Thickness: 12.7mm (.500")
Edge Guard: Yes
Twist Weight: 6.7 – 7.2 kg-cm²
Swing Weight: 115-120 kg-cm²
Certifications: USAP
Manufacturer: Paddletek Pickleball
Made in USA
