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Good Power Hitter
- Balance Point:
9.56 in - Exit Velocity:
40.54 MPH - Swing Weight:
887.09 oz/sq in
Balanced Spin Control
- Spin Rate:
1201.58 RPM
Weighted Stability
- Balance Point:
9.56 in - Swing Weight:
887.09 oz/sq in - Twist Weight:
35.12 oz/sq in
What Our Paddle Lab
Experts Say
The Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm is built for players who crave explosive power and fast put-away shots. Its feel delivers confidence with solid responsiveness across the face with its balanced feel allows for seamless transitions between offense and defense, providing outstanding stability and forgiveness on off-center hits, and delivering exceptional spin potential for players who love to shape and dip shots. Players who thrive on balanced offense and defense will find this paddle enhances their natural style. Its swing weight helps maintain rhythm and timing through every rally. Ideal for players looking to elevate confidence, the Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm blends measurable performance with feel to win more points.
Features
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Paddle Weight: 7.7 - 8.1 oz
Paddle Face Material: PT-700 Unidirectional Raw Carbon Fiber
Paddle Core Material: Bantam Quick Response Technology (QRT) Cold-Pressed Polymer Core
Paddle Shape: Hybrid Shape
Core Thickness: 12.7 mm
Paddle Length: 16 1/4"
Paddle Width: 7 3/4''
Grip Thickness: Standard - 4 1/4"
Handle Length: Long - 5 1/2"
Colorway: Blue | Red
Manufacturer's limited lifetime performance guarantee that protects against manufacturer defects. To activate coverage, customers must register their paddles within 14 days of purchase at paddletek.com. The performance guarantee applies only to the original owner and cannot be transferred after registration.
USAP Approved
Description
Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
The Bantam GTO is the most-tested paddle in Paddletek's Bantam Carbon Series, built for aggressive players who dominate every inch of the court. Featuring a hybrid aerodynamic shape with a tapered head, this paddle delivers fast swing speed, explosive power, and a wider, more forgiving sweet spot.
Paddle Benefits
Powered by their cold-pressed Bantam QRT Polymer Core, the GTO offers a rare balance of feel and force—activating precisely with your swing for consistent pop and control. It swings like a heavier paddle but moves with lightning-quick agility during counters and firefights.
Whether you're serving with intent, ripping drives from the baseline, or putting away points at the net, the GTO gives you the confidence to go for more—without sacrificing consistency. Cold-pressed and proudly made in the USA for elite-level performance.
The Bantam GTO is the most-tested paddle in the Bantam Carbon Series, built for aggressive players who dominate every inch of the court. Featuring a hybrid aerodynamic shape with a tapered head, this paddle delivers fast swing speed, explosive power, and a wider, more forgiving sweet spot.
Powered by Paddletek's cold-pressed Bantam QRT Polymer Core, the GTO offers a rare balance of feel and force—activating precisely with your swing for consistent pop and control.
Whether you're serving with intent, ripping drives from the baseline, or putting away points at the net, the GTO gives you the confidence to go for more—without sacrificing consistency. Cold-pressed and proudly made in the USA for elite-level performance.
Warranty
Paddletek has you covered and offers a Limited Lifetime Manufacturer's guarantee on this paddle. This guarantee protects against manufacturer defects. To activate, coverage, customers must register their paddles within 14 days of purchase at paddletek.com. If you get this paddle and experience any structural or performance trouble on it, be sure and let the Paddle Experts at JustPaddles know your experience. The Paddle Experts are trained in product knowledge and will be happy to get you the information for starting a warranty claim with Paddletek.
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About the Brand
Paddletek began as a small family business inspired by a love of the game and a vision for improving paddle technology. Paddletek has since grown into one of the leading names in pickleball, but our mission remains the same: helping you reach the next level of play.
Paddletek’s Technology
Paddletek has been changing the game since 2010 when we first introduced our advanced honeycomb core. Since then, Paddletek has expanded its product line with more groundbreaking innovations—like our Smart Response Technology and vibration control—and fine-tuning the perfect paddle for every style of play and every type of athlete.
Paddletek’s Passion
Everything Paddletek does comes back to our passion for the game. From sponsoring tournaments to pioneering new technology and maintaining strict quality control, we’re working to advance the sport of pickleball and help every player reach their full potential.
Paddle Properties
Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
- Approved For USAP
- Color Blue White Red
- Core Material Polypropylene
- Core Thickness Thin
- Deals Personalization Eligible Made in the USA Closeout Paddles Used Bundle and Save
- Experience Level Professional
- Face Material Carbon Fiber
- Grip Size Standard (4 1/8" - 4 3/8")
- Handle Length Long
- Paddle Shape Hybrid
- Paddle Weight Middleweight
- Player Type Power
- Series GTO-C
- Vendor Paddletek
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