Paddletek Bantam Jolt 16mm Elongated Foam Pickleball Paddle

For players who love to attack from anywhere on the court, the Paddletek Bantam Jolt Elongated brings additional reach and leverage to an already explosive foam-powered platform. Its 16.5in x 7.5in shape extends our coverage on passing shots, overheads, and stretched volleys while providing the longer profile we like for generating pace on drives. A 5.75in handle gives us extra room for two-handed backhands, and the 114 swing weight helps carry momentum through full swings. This is the shape we'd lean toward when looking to dictate rallies, attack from the baseline, and finish points with authority. Compared to the Bantam Jolt Widebody, the Elongated offers a longer hitting profile and more substantial swing feel, trading some quick-hand maneuverability for greater reach and offensive leverage.

Paddletek's FlexCore™ Technology gives this paddle its distinctive response, combining a scored EPP foam grid with a supportive EVA foam perimeter ring. The internal grid flexes, loads, and launches through contact, compressing under the ball before returning to its original position. This creates explosive energy return with increased ball pocketing, giving us more opportunity to shape powerful drives with topspin and bring aggressive shots back into the court. The EVA perimeter adds a trampoline-like effect while expanding forgiveness beyond the center of the face. Combined with a PTK Micro Textured T700 Raw Carbon Fiber hitting surface, we get the bite and connection needed for heavy drives, aggressive serves, and dipping passing shots. Even with its power-forward personality, the 16mm construction provides dwell that helps us manage contact on controlled attacks. For players choosing between the two Bantam Jolt shapes, the Elongated favors reach, leverage, and offensive pressure over the Widebody's faster handling and stability.