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Paddletek Bantam ALW Pro

ApprovedApproved Oct 31, 2024Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Foam + honeycomb hybridListed as "Polymer HoneyComb with internal foam edges"
Core thickness13 mm
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Rectangle with round corners
Face materialRaw carbonListed as "Raw Carbon Fiber"
Surface finishRaw Carbon
Cell size9-11mm
MD numberBantALW-Pro
WeightNot listed
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LengthNot listed
WidthNot listed
Handle lengthNot listed
Grip circumferenceNot listed
MSRP (manufacturer list price)Not listed
Release yearNot listed
Manufacturer pageNot listed

Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.

Weights, dimensions and MSRP come from manufacturer or retailer pages, are checked by an editor before they appear, and link to their source. MSRP is the list price on the date shown, not a live price.

13 mm
Length class not listed · illustration, not to scale

What these specs mean

Core thickness
Thinner cores (about 13 mm and under) typically feel firmer and send the ball off the face faster: more power and a crisper feel, with less touch on soft shots.
Core material
This core combines honeycomb with foam, usually to keep honeycomb's softness while adding pop or stability.
Face
A raw carbon face leaves the carbon-fiber surface untreated. Its natural texture tends to grip the ball for spin, though texture can wear with heavy use.

These are typical tendencies of each construction. Weight, balance, surface treatment and each brand's specific materials also change how a paddle plays.

Pro tour legality (UPA-A)

Amateur and USA Pickleball–sanctioned events accept paddles on the USA Pickleball list. PPA Tour and MLP pro events require UPA-A certification.

UPA-A
Not on the UPA-A list

We only link a UPA-A entry when brand, model and core thickness clearly match; uncertain pairs wait for review. If you think this paddle is on the UPA-A list, check the source below.

UPA-A approved paddle list ·Decertified and delisted paddles

Where to buy

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