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Paddletek began with an intense passion for Pickleball when it was founded in 2010. Family owned and operated, Paddleteck continues to innovate with performance, quality, and customer service as their top priority. Paddleteck technology can now be found in over 80% of the premium paddles sold today.
The New Paddletek paddle lineup features paddles for everyone's unique playing style. The Bantam Series is designed for players that like to drive the ball, the series offers maximum pop and a dynamic sweet spot. The Tempest Series is designed to improve accuracy and aim making it a great choice for touch players that like to dink. Lastly the Phoenix Series is the perfect balance of power and control for all around play.
Paddletek Pickleball Paddles
Paddletek Pickleball Paddle Comparison
The Power, Control and Forgiveness Ratings are all supplied by Paddletek. Paddletek's paddle lineup features a wide variety of technologies and materials to help every player advance to the next level, no matter their style of play. We’ve made it easier to navigate our selections by rating each paddle on a 1-10 scale.
| Paddle | Weight (ounces) | Surface | Core | Power | Control | Forgivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bantam TS-5 | 7.0 - 7.5 | Textured Fiberglass Epoxy Hybrid | Bantam PolyCore | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Bantam TS-5 Pro | 7.6 - 8.1 | Textured Fiberglass Epoxy Hybrid | Bantam SRT Core | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Bantam EX-L | 7.8 - 8.4 | Velvet Textured Polycarbonate | Bantam PolyCore | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Bantam EX-L Pro | 8.3 - 8.7 | Velvet Textured Polycarbonate | Bantam SRT Core | 9.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Bantam Sabre Pro | 7.9 - 8.4 | Velvet Textured Polycarbonate | Bantam SRT Core | 9.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Phoenix G6 | 7.8 - 8.1 | Velvet Textured Polycarbonate | PolyCore | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Phoenix Genesis | 7.4 - 7.8 | Textured Fiberglass Epoxy Hybrid | PolyCore | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Phoenix Genesis Pro | 7.4 - 7.8 | Textured Fiberglass Epoxy Hybrid | SRT ProPolyCore | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Tempest Wave II | 7.4 - 7.8 | Textured Graphite | Tempest PolyCore | 7.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Tempest Wave Pro | 7.6 - 8.0 | Textured Graphite | Tempest SRT Core | 8.0 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Power Rating - Power refers to the driving force behind a paddle's hits. Paddles with added power tend to be heavier and feature more dynamic sweet spots. They deliver impressive serves and returns, sending the ball across the court with speed and strength.
Control Rating - Also known as touch, control refers to the accuracy of a paddle’s aim. Paddles with a high control rating—such as those with graphite surfaces—are ideal for players who already have powerful swings and want to increase the strategic placement of their shots.
Forgiveness Rating - Forgiveness refers to the size of a paddle's sweet spot. The larger the sweet spot, the more forgiving the paddle. Sometimes called "player's paddles", forgiving paddles tend to be crowd favorites due to their versatility and playability - light enough for dinks, yet heavy enough to add power.
Technogies used in Paddletek Paddles"
- Smart Response Technology (SRT) - increases forgiveness and consistency - Used in all Paddletek Pro Series Paddles
- Torsion Vibration Control (TVC) - reduced vibration from off center hits - Used in Paddle Phoenix Series and the Tempest Wave II
- Grip Vibration Dampening (GVD) - reinforced grip for vibration dampening - Used in Bantam EX-L, Bantam TS-5 Pro, TS-5, Tempest Wave II, Phoenix Genesis and Phoenix Genesis Pro