Paddletek

Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm

A long-handle, thin-core attacking paddle built for two-handed backhands, reach, spin, and immediate acceleration.

It fits players who create pressure early; the trade-off is that soft resets demand disciplined hands and clean contact.

Illustrated product card for Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX — illustration — Stylised paddle illustration

Type	Power
Shape	elongated
Core	Bantam QRT polymer core, 12.7mm
Face	PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon
Reference price	$199.99
Price note	Official Paddletek product page
Level	3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
Traits	Power, Spin, Reach, speed
Used by / line	Christian Alshon · Designed with Christian Alshon

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Play profile

Overall is the simple average of the five core categories.

Scores are editorial comparison notes based on product positioning and common review signals; they are not lab measurements.

How the Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm plays

The Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm is a power-first paddle. On our 0–10 comparison scale its strongest traits are power and spin. Its elongated shape adds reach and leverage for power and spin, but the sweet spot sits higher and rewards consistent contact.

It is aimed at 3.5–5.0 players. It trades a little touch for its other strengths. It sits in the premium price tier — confirm the current price at the source before buying. It is part of the Christian Alshon · Designed with Christian Alshon.