Paddletek Bantam Jolt 16mm Widebody Foam Pickleball Paddle

When points speed up at the kitchen, the Paddletek Bantam Jolt Widebody gives us the quick handling and forgiving response we want without dialing back our offense. Its 16in x 8in shape provides a broad hitting surface that makes it easier to connect cleanly on reaction volleys, defensive blocks, and counters that catch us a little out of position. With a swing weight of just 104, this paddle moves quickly through hand battles and gets back into position without feeling cumbersome. The 6.9 twist weight adds another layer of confidence, helping the face resist rotation when contact drifts away from center. Compared to the Bantam Jolt Elongated, the Widebody puts more emphasis on maneuverability, stability, and forgiveness rather than maximum reach and leverage.

The engine behind that performance is Paddletek's proprietary FlexCore™ Technology, featuring a scored EPP foam grid surrounded by a supportive EVA foam perimeter ring. The grid flexes, compresses, and rebounds through impact, creating a lively trampoline-like response while increasing ball pocketing. This added connection helps us shape aggressive shots with spin rather than relying on pace alone. The EVA perimeter supports the flexible center, expanding forgiveness when contact moves toward the edges. A PTK Micro Textured T700 Raw Carbon Fiber surface provides the bite we want for topspin drives, rolling volleys, and controlled speed-ups. This 16mm platform gives offensive doubles players an explosive response with a larger effective sweet spot. Choosing between the two Bantam Jolt shapes comes down to whether you value the Widebody's fast, forgiving handling or the Elongated's extra reach and swing leverage.