Why the Paddletek Bantam is the best paddle on the market

[@AnnMitt]

Paddletek is a small company located in the southern part of Michigan. So cool that you are highlighting this company. I know Paddletek recently got bought by a larger company, but the shop/store is still located in Michigan.

[@123BV8]

Small ? One of the oldest big brand pickleball paddle companies. They make some of the best paddles on the market and sponsors the worlds # 1 women player…..along with several other big name players….

[@AnnMitt]

@@123BV8 small compared to Joola and Selkirk.

[@BestPickleballCoach]

Ty Ann

[@DavisInDuval]

I just demo'd this one yesterday and really liked it. Wasn't too hot so I could hit pretty hard and it stayed in.

[@BestPickleballCoach]

That’s awesome. I use the Bantam ALW edition 14mm. We have a code at our website betterpickleball.com that I believe gives you a discount

[@dominionn09]

I use the 12.7. Love it. Like add that the one you are using is discontinued. There new one has a welcomed longer handle!

[@jhleerph]

Just bought one after a demo. Surprised how relatively soft it was for a 12.7 mm.

[@BestPickleballCoach]

👍

[@greenfieldway]

You let me use that paddle in Incline Village in May. I have my own now. Thanks for letting me try it. I love it. I did add the weights like you.

[@BestPickleballCoach]

Glad you are enjoying it

[@electron46]

Thanks for your review. Is the paddle noisy? Sounds like it from the video. Would appreciate your comments. Take care.

[@BestPickleballCoach]

It is normal noisy imo.

[@kabnis2022]

Thanks! I may get one this fall once my current paddle wears down. Did you get the standard grip circumference (4.375") or thin grip circumference (4.125")?

[@BestPickleballCoach]

I am standard grip

[@juansantiago1441]

You recommend the 14 mm over the 12.7??

[@BestPickleballCoach]

That’s the one I like best

[@dougetherington648]

I tired the AWL-C and really liked it. I am hearing rave reviews about the TKO-C, but haven't had a chance to try it. Can you give me your opinion between the two? Many prefer the TKO-C.

[@BestPickleballCoach]

I prefer the bantam shape

[@dougetherington648]

@@BestPickleballCoach The TKO-C is also a "Bantam" in a different shape. I am assuming that you mean that you prefer the AWL-C Bantam.

[@BestPickleballCoach]

@@dougetherington648 true - I meant the shape of the ALW-C. That is the same as the original old school Bantams that Kyle and Irina played with. I think that the beveled edges result in a better feel - for me at least.

[@gregboldea2409]

Have you used a 6 Zero DBD 16mm?

[@BestPickleballCoach]

I have not. Good?

[@robedwards6926]

Why the 14mm over the 12.7 mm for yourself?

[@BestPickleballCoach]

Personal preference. I like the dwell time

[@Tonkovich2009]

@2:15 Theres no way that kid hit the ball and then looked away and thought that was cool

[@BestPickleballCoach]

Not as effective as a guard doing it :)

[@monkmelodies-relaxmusic2339]

This has up & down dead spots make me lose points..

[@BestPickleballCoach]

I would reach out to the manufacturer. I have been playing with mine for a while with no dead spots